slide: Conflict in Congress
Conflict in Congress
Analyze the image below. What are the men doing? Look at the setting and the clothing. Where do you think the event took place?
Why do you think they are fighting? Do you think the division between political parties got better or worse during John Adams's administration? Hover over the markers for clues to the event taking place.
Pugilists
This anonymous engraving is called Congressional Pugilists, 1789. A pugilist (pronounced 'pew-ja-list') is a boxer.
Room
Notice the room looks very formal, like a large meeting room or courtroom.
Attire
Notice the men are well-dressed and, perhaps, wearing wigs like important leaders of the time.
Click on the image Congressional Pugilists, 1789 to enlarge.
