US 101: Join or Die - A Historical Perspective

The video explores the history and evolution of the 'Join or Die' cartoon, originally created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 to encourage colonial unity against the French and Native Americans. It discusses the Albany Plan, the cartoon's initial purpose, and its later adaptation as a symbol of unity against British rule. The video concludes with a call for viewer engagement.

What image did the host frequently encounter during his visit to Boston?

• A map of the colonies

• A snake divided into parts

• A portrait of George Washington

• A British flag

In the early 1750s, which two European powers were primarily dividing North America?

• British and Spanish

• British and French

• Dutch and French

• French and Spanish

Who was the young lieutenant colonel leading British forces against the French?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What was Benjamin Franklin's main goal with the 'Join or Die' cartoon?

• To promote independence from Britain

• To support the French cause

• To unite the colonies against the French and Native Americans

• To criticize British taxation

What was the Albany Plan proposed by Franklin?

• A military alliance with the French

• A trade agreement with Native Americans

• A proposal for a centralized colonial government

• A plan for colonial independence

How did the 'Join or Die' image change in meaning by 1765?

• It became a symbol of unity against British taxation

• It was used to support the French cause

• It was forgotten and unused

• It became a symbol of loyalty to the British crown

What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

• A tax on land

• A tax on imported goods

• A tax on paper products

• A tax on tea

What modification did Paul Revere make to the 'Join or Die' image?

• He changed the image to a lion

• He added a new slogan

• He included Georgia in the image

• He removed the snake

Which colony was still not represented in Paul Revere's modified image?

• Georgia

• Delaware

• Virginia

• New York

What was the original purpose of the 'Join or Die' cartoon?

• To promote colonial independence

• To protest against British taxes

• To encourage colonists to unite with the British against the French

• To depict the geography of the colonies