The Impact of Join or Die on Colonial Unity and Resistance

The video explores the history and significance of the 'Join or Die' cartoon by Benjamin Franklin. Initially created to unite the colonies against the French and Native Americans, it later became a symbol of resistance against British rule. The video discusses the Albany Plan, the Stamp Act, and how the cartoon was adapted over time. It concludes with a call for viewer engagement.

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

• A portrait of George Washington

• The 'Join or Die' snake

• The Boston Tea Party illustration

• A map of the original 13 colonies

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

• British and Spanish

• French and Spanish

• British and French

• Dutch and French

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What was Benjamin Franklin's proposal to unite the colonies called?

• The Continental Congress

• The Stamp Act

• The Albany Plan

• The Boston Tea Party

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

• To support the Boston Tea Party

• To promote independence from Britain

• To encourage unity against the French and Native Americans

• To protest against the Stamp Act

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

• It became a rallying cry against British rule

• It was forgotten and unused

• It was used to support British taxation

• It became a symbol of unity against the French

What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

• A tax on paper products

• A tax on imported goods

• A tax on tea

• A tax on land

Who modified the 'Join or Die' image to include Georgia?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

Which colony was still not represented in the modified 'Join or Die' image by Paul Revere?

• Rhode Island

• New Jersey

• Delaware

• Georgia

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

• Fight or Die

• Join or Die

• Live Free or Die

• Unite or Die