Trivia: What did Franklin use to depict the colonies in his “Join or Die” cartoon?
A severed snake
Bald eagles
Stripes on the flag
Daffodils
Correct Answer: A severed snake
So why is this answer correct? : Ben Franklin’s “Join or Die” cartoon is one of the most powerful illustrations of early American history. He drew a snake severed into eight pieces, each labeled as a colony. His powerful caption “Join or Die” rallied colonists from north to south, helping Franklin see his goal of unity realized.