What could have happened if the farmer in scenario 2 had not advised his sons?

Directions: Read the following two scenarios and answer the question that follows:

Scenario – 1
Columbus was a resident of Geneva. He was the son of a weaver. At a very tender age, he became a sailor. At the age of twenty seven, he reached Portugal. There he was married to a rich lady. Now Columbus decided to go on a voyage but he could not get any help from any state. Without help, his task was difficult. He kept on making efforts for eight years. At last, the king of Spain agreed to provide all the help.

Scenario – 2
An old farmer was on his death bed, but he was very worried. His sons were quarrelsome and divided. So, he called his sons and gave them a bundle of sticks. He asked them to try to break it. Every one of them tried, but failed. At last, the farmer asked them to untie the bundle and break the sticks one by one. Not to speak of the oldest son, now even the youngest one broke the sticks. Now the father said, “Sons, union is strength and disunion is disaster."