Florida Civics Literacy Practice Exam

The colonists used a political cartoon with the caption 'Join, or Die' to support which action?

1. Forming their own government

2. The signing of the Treaty of Paris

3. The Boston Tea Party

4. The drafting of the Constitution

The correct answer is: Forming their own government

The colonists used the 'Join, or Die' political cartoon to support the formation of their own government. This option aligns with the message of unity and cooperation implied by the image of the snake, which was popularly associated with the idea of colonial unity. The other options may have been parts of the colonists' overall goals and actions, but they do not directly relate to the message conveyed by the cartoon. The signing of the Treaty of Paris, for example, was a resolution to end the Revolutionary War rather than a call to action for unity and rebellion against British rule. Similarly, the Boston Tea Party was a specific act of protest against the British Tea Act, rather than a general call to join together and establish a new government. The drafting of the Constitution came much later in the history of the United States, and was a result of the success of the Revolutionary War and the desire for a more unified and cohesive government.