Benjamin Franklin’s Political Contributions

Who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Benjamin Franklin was famous as an inventor, writer, diplomat, and political thinker.

• True

• False

What did Benjamin Franklin believe the American colonies needed to do for strength and survival?

• Work independently

• Work together

• Rely on Britain

• Avoid unity

Who created the 'Join or Die' cartoon during the French and Indian War?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

The 'Join or Die' cartoon showed a snake cut into pieces, each labeled with the initials of a ______ or region.

• colony

• city

• country

• state

What was the message of the 'Join or Die' cartoon?

• The colonies should remain separate

• If the colonies did not unite, they would be weak and could 'die'

• The colonies should return to Britain

• The colonies should avoid war

The 'Join or Die' cartoon was later reused during the American Revolution to encourage unity against Britain.

• True

• False

What was the first political cartoon published in America?

• The 'Join or Die' cartoon

• The 'Boston Massacre' engraving

• The 'Liberty Tree' illustration

• The 'Sons of Liberty' poster

What was the Albany Plan of Union (1754)?

• A plan to create a council of representatives from each colony to make decisions about defense, trade, and Native American relations

• A plan to declare independence from Britain

• A plan to increase taxes

• A plan to end the French and Indian War

Even though the Albany Plan of Union failed, it was the first serious proposal to unite the colonies under one government.

• True

• False