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The image of the rattlesnake became a symbolic representation of unity during the American Revolution, as the snake populated the geographical areas of the original thirteen colonies. The infamous slogan –Don’t Tread On Me— was coined by Navy officer Christopher Gadsden, in reference to the snake’s tendency to only strike when provoked. Gadsden’s flag—which combined the image and the slogan against a yellow field backdrop—became a symbol of resistance and independence in the face of British oppression.