The American rattle snake

The American rattle snake. Cartoon shows American snake, the emblem used by Americans as a device on their flag before the adoption of the stars and stripes, with two of three coils around units of British soldiers, commanded by Burgoyne and Cornwallis at time of their surrender. Gillray is lampooning the British war effort. The verse printed below the image reflects the widespread sympathy in England for the American cause. Date 1782 April 12th. The American rattle snake. Cartoon shows American snake, the emblem used by Americans as a device on their flag before the adoption of the stars and stripes, with two of three coils around units of British soldiers, commanded by Burgoyne and Cornwallis at time of their surrender. Gillray is lampooning the British war effort. The verse printed below the image reflects the widespread sympathy in England for the American cause. Date 1782 April 12th

Adoption Burgoyne Cause Coils Commanded Cornwallis Gillray Lampooning Rattle Reflects Sympathy Verse Widespread

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