Why aren't Delaware and Georgia included in the cartoon join or die?

Answer 1

The "Join, or Die" cartoon, created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754, depicts the American colonies as segments of a snake, symbolizing unity against external threats. Delaware and Georgia are not included because, at the time, Delaware was primarily aligned with Pennsylvania and did not have a distinct political identity, while Georgia was still a relatively young colony and less involved in the early revolutionary efforts compared to the other colonies. This omission highlights the varying levels of political engagement and unity among the colonies during that period.