In 1754, Benjamin Franklin proposed an idea known as the Albany Plan of Union. Franklin was attempting

Question

A.
to get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves.
B.
to get the colonies to support independence from Great Britain.
C.
to promote better relations between the colonies and Native Americans.
D.
to encourage the colonies to develop more trading relationships with each other.

Answer 1

A. to get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves.

The Albany Plan of Union was a proposal by Benjamin Franklin aimed at creating a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies, primarily to enhance collective defense against potential threats, particularly from Native American tribes and European powers.