Question

Benjamin Franklin's image of a disjointed rattlesnake was popular during the American Revolution but was first used during the French and Indian War. Which message was Franklin trying to convey through this cartoon?

(1 point)
Responses

The dangers of snake attacks in colonies
The dangers of snake attacks in colonies

The need for colonial independence
The need for colonial independence

The strength of British rule
The strength of British rule

The importance of colonial unity
The importance of colonial unity

Answer 1

The importance of colonial unity.

Franklin's segmented rattlesnake ("Join, or Die") symbolized the colonies as separate pieces that must unite for survival and defense.