Question

this political cartoon, drawn by benjamin franklin, was first published in the pennsylvania gazette in 1754, around the start of the french and indian war. review the political cartoon and answer the question. while the cartoon was originally published at the start of the french and indian war, it became popular throughout the american revolutionary era. why would it have been popular then? a it was again a time for the colonies to unite b it was time for men to join the war and fight for their country c to tell the people that it was better to join and die in war than not step up for the colonies

Explanation:

The cartoon with the message "JOIN, or DIE" symbolizes unity. During the American Revolutionary Era, the colonies needed to unite against British rule, similar to the need for unity at the start of the French and Indian War (though for a different enemy then). Option B is about men joining the war (not the main theme of unity symbolized). Option C's message about joining to die is not in line with the overall unity - promoting theme. The key is the call for unity which was relevant in both eras (French and Indian War for colonial defense against French and Native American threats in some cases, Revolutionary Era against British).

Answer:

A. It was again a time for the colonies to unite