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The snake cut into pieces on Benjamin Franklin's flag symbolizes the American colonies' need for unity against British rule. The image, originally from a political cartoon, represents the idea that if the colonies do not come together, they risk being weakened or defeated individually. The phrase "Join, or Die" accompanied the image, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among the colonies for their survival and independence.
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What do the pieces of the snake represent What point is Benjamin Franklin trying to make with his cartoon?
The snake , segmented , was a play upon the common image , easily recognized by colonial America , of the *Gadsden flag featuring the phrase "Don't Tread On Me" . * See related link below .
Why does the snake in Join or die have 8 pieces not 13?
Franklin designed the flag to convince the colonies they needed to stick together and 8 weren't really excited about doing that. He listed these colonies on the snake segments. The flag was a political statement and was meant to add peer pressure to the hold out colonies.
Who cut the American flag into pieces and was honored for doing it?
Robert peary
What does the minutemen flag mean?
The snake is coiled ready to attack at a moments notice just like the minutemen. No one who sees it forgets it. "Liberty or death" sent a clear strong message to the british, which is what the revolutionaries wanted. Don't tread on me simply means you wouldn't mess with a snake don't mess with us.
What flag is raised first the American flag or you battalion flag?
American flag
What do the pieces of the snake represent What point is Benjamin Franklin trying to make with his cartoon?
The snake , segmented , was a play upon the common image , easily recognized by colonial America , of the *Gadsden flag featuring the phrase "Don't Tread On Me" . * See related link below .
Why is there a snake on the US soccer uniform?
The coiled snake wrapped around the soccer ball is a representation of the Gadsen flag from the American revolution. The Gadsen flag had the rallying cry "Don't Tread on Me". A revolutionary cartoon published by Benjamin Franklin depicted a divided snake with the caption "Join or Die". The snake is on the US soccer uniform to honor the genesis of America.
What 2 animals are shown on the flag of Mexico?
There are a snake and an eagle on the Mexican flag.
What animal is on the flag of Martinique?
A white snake.
What color is the snake on Mexico's flag?
Green.
What are the words on the snake flag?
"Don't Tread On Me ."
What symbolism does a snake cut into pieces?
That is the Franklin flag and cartoon. If you count the segments you will see there are 13 parts and each has a name of a colony. His point was that the colonies must work together to defeat the British.
Why does the snake in Join or die have 8 pieces not 13?
Franklin designed the flag to convince the colonies they needed to stick together and 8 weren't really excited about doing that. He listed these colonies on the snake segments. The flag was a political statement and was meant to add peer pressure to the hold out colonies.
What premier introduced the flag of quebec?
Benjamin francklin
What was the flag of the US first called?
The first flag was yellow with a snake and it said "don't tread on me" on it
Where is the most beautiful country flag in the world?
I like the Mexican flag the eagle eating the snake is just great
What country has a flag of an eagle eating a snake?
Mexico
