Question

What was Benjamin Franklin’s purpose in writing the “Join or Die” article? Give specifics of why he believed it would help.

Answer 1

Franklin's goal was to unite the colonists to combat the French and their Native American allies, and to convince the British government to support a unified colonial government in America. He didn't achieve that goal, but the image was so powerful and persuasive that it took on a life of its own.

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