Benjamin Franklin's Historical Contributions

In 1751, Benjamin Franklin humorously suggested sending rattlesnakes to England as a form of repayment for British convicts sent to America. He later created the first American political cartoon, 'Join or Die,' to unite the colonies against the French and their allies during the French and Indian War. Franklin's work is seen as a precursor to modern memes.

What was Benjamin Franklin's humorous suggestion to repay the British for sending convicts to America?

• Send American goods to England

• Send rattlesnakes to England

• Send tea to England

• Send American soldiers to England

In which publication did Franklin's first political cartoon appear?

• The Boston Globe

• The Pennsylvania Gazette

• The London Times

• The New York Times

What was the main purpose of Franklin's 'Join or Die' cartoon?

• To criticize the British monarchy

• To promote independence from Britain

• To unite the colonies against the French

• To encourage trade with England

What did the segments of the snake in the 'Join or Die' cartoon represent?

• Various European countries

• American colonies

• Native American tribes

• Different British colonies

How is Benjamin Franklin related to modern memes?

• He wrote a book on memes

• He created the first viral image

• He is considered the grandfather of the modern meme

• He invented the internet