Question

Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Albany Plan of Union proposed by Benjamin Franklin?


It was rejected by both the colonial legislatures and the British government.


It was fully implemented and led to the creation of a colonial parliament.


It resulted in the immediate drafting of the Declaration of Independence.


It was adopted by the colonies but opposed by Native American tribes.

Answer 1

It was rejected by both the colonial legislatures and the British government.

Explanation: The Albany Plan (1754) was approved by delegates at the Albany Congress but colonial assemblies feared losing power and the British Crown found it gave too much autonomy, so neither side adopted it. It did, however, influence later union ideas.