Question

Look at Benjamin Franklin’s political cartoon from 1754.

A political cartoon by Benjamin Franklin with the slogan Join, or Die.

How does the cartoon depict the American colonies?
as united under British rule
as subject to attack from outside forces
as separate and in danger of destruction
as sneaky and cunning

Answer 1

The political cartoon by Benjamin Franklin with the slogan "Join, or Die" depicts the American colonies **as separate and in danger of destruction**. The cartoon features a disjointed snake cut into segments, each segment representing a different colony, suggesting that without unity, the colonies are vulnerable to external threats and could face dire consequences. Franklin’s message emphasized the importance of colonial unity against outside forces, particularly in the context of the French and Indian War.