Study the editorial cartoon Join, or Die , created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. Expand Image What does the symbol of the divided snake most likely represent?

The snake is divided into pieces, with each section representing a separate American colony. The title, “Join, or Die,” urges the colonies to unite, suggesting that they would be weak and vulnerable if they remained divided. So the symbol represents the weakness of the colonies when they operate separately, not cooperation they have already achieved.

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