2. During which conflict did Franklin publish “Join, or Die”?

1. The War of 1812, when ships fought on the Great Lakes and oceans.
2. The Civil War, when states argued over slavery and union government.
3. The French and Indian War, when Britain and France fought in America.
4. The Spanish-American War, when the United States fought overseas battles.

3. What did the pieces of the snake represent in the cartoon?

1. Colonies or groups of colonies that needed to work together for safety.
2. Different animals that lived in the forests near frontier settlements.
3. Separate European countries that traded goods across the Atlantic Ocean.
4. Parts of a ship that sailors repaired after storms on long voyages.

4. Why was the colonies’ division a problem, according to the passage?

1. It prevented them from growing enough crops in the coastal farmland regions.
2. It stopped them from building towns because they refused to use bricks.
3. It made them forget their languages and their religious traditions over time.
4. It made defending frontier towns harder when help and supplies were needed.

5. What belief made the cut snake a strong symbol for readers?

1. People believed snakes could predict the weather for sailors at sea.
2. People believed a snake could revive if its pieces were joined soon.
3. People believed snakes were sacred symbols used only by royal families.
4. People believed snakes could speak and give advice to government leaders.

6. What does the passage say Franklin wanted in 1754?

1. He wanted the colonies to end all trade with Britain immediately and forever.
2. He wanted the colonies to ignore war news and focus only on farming.
3. He wanted the colonies to cooperate for defense and shared safety needs.
4. He wanted the colonies to move to Canada to avoid conflict on the frontier.

7. How did the meaning of “Join, or Die” change later on?

1. It later urged unity to resist Britain during the American Revolution period.
2. It later became a symbol encouraging colonists to support French rule.
3. It later explained why colonies should remain separate and avoid alliances.
4. It later warned sailors to avoid sea monsters during Atlantic crossings.

2. Why does the passage say Franklin was concerned during the French and Indian War?

1. He feared colonies would stop printing newspapers and lose access to books.
2. He believed disunity made frontier defense harder and decisions slower to make.
3. He wanted the colonies to avoid diplomacy and fight separately in isolation.
4. He thought France would surrender quickly, so planning was unnecessary anyway.

3. What is the main purpose of mentioning the Albany Plan of Union?

1. To show Franklin believed cartoons were more important than written proposals.
2. To explain that Franklin wanted colonies to unite only for new trade profits.
3. To claim the plan ended the war immediately and removed all frontier dangers.
4. To connect the cartoon’s message to broader efforts to coordinate defense policy.

4. Why was the snake symbol especially persuasive for colonial readers?

1. A common belief suggested the snake could revive if reattached before sunset.
2. A scientific study proved snakes could heal, so the image became factual proof.
3. A church rule required newspapers to use snake images on every front page.
4. A new law banned other animals, leaving printers no choice but snakes to draw.

5. According to the passage, what was Franklin NOT arguing in 1754?

1. That colonies should coordinate defense and diplomacy during a dangerous war.
2. That shared interests made cooperation sensible for security and trade matters.
3. That the colonies should declare independence from Britain as soon as possible.
4. That delay and rivalry could weaken the colonies when facing real threats.

6. What change in meaning does the passage describe for “Join, or Die”?

1. It shifted from a farming slogan into a warning about ocean navigation risks.
2. It moved from unity for defense to unity for resisting Britain in revolution.
3. It changed from praising France to praising Britain for fair colonial policies.
4. It evolved from a protest against taxes into a guide for printing newspapers.

7. Which statement best explains why the woodcut still matters today?

1. It proves newspapers never influence politics because images are too simple.
2. It shows political ideas must be long to be remembered by the public.
3. It demonstrates that wars are won mainly by printing, not by planning or unity.
4. It shows how one image can compress a complex idea and spread it widely.