Use this puzzle to explore John Singleton Copley’s Watson and the Shark and learn about the people and events that inspired his art.

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The correct placement of the 16 puzzle pieces present the backstory to John Singleton Copley’s Watson and the Shark. Explore his art. Analyze the artists who inspired him. Learn how the American Revolution and the abolition movement informed his work. Consider how historical events can impact how viewers read a painting. Most importantly, find out what happened to Brook Watson after this shark attack.

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