Benjamin franklin's “join or die” cartoon, which was published in 1754, was designed to encourage the english colonies to a. join a political movement that was already rallying for separation from england. b. unify under the king to counter the french and native americans on the frontier. c. become separate nations and become more like europe. d. join a political movement that called for the dethroning of king george iii.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.