View the cartoon below that comments on the progressive income tax in the early twentieth century.

1) What message did the author try to convey? Click the explanation that best describes the tax situation presented in the cartoon. Click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page to assess your answers.

A.	The cartoon shows a large rich man chained to and sweating on a treadmill labeled "government expenses." The collar around his throat reads "income tax." The point is that the rich man is giving the worker a break from the work of paying taxes.
B.	The cartoon shows a large man sweating on a treadmill. One goal of taxation is to influence behavior. The purpose of the cartoon is to influence society to lose weight and become physically fit.
C.	Taxes are levied on a variety of consumer goods. Exercise equipment is one good taxed.