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 shows a segmented snake representing the colonies, implying that if they do not unite, they will be vulnerable to threats and ultimately face destruction. The message advocates for unity among the colonies in order to better defend against external forces and challenges.
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
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