In the political cartoon "Join, or Die" by Benjamin Franklin, a segmented snake is depicted, divided into eight different parts, with each segment representing a different colony in British America. The snake is shown cut into pieces, trying to reconnect itself with the help of a caption that says "Join or Die." The segments are labeled with initials, representing the colonies of New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Overall, the cartoon represents the concept of unity and the need for the colonies to come together for their survival and success against the common enemy, Britain.
