Question

In 1754, Benjamin Franklin proposed an idea known as the Albany Plan of Union. Franklin was attempting
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 encourage the colonies to develop more trading relationships with each other.
D.
to promote better relations between the colonies and Native Americans.

Answer 1

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

Franklin's 1754 Albany Plan of Union aimed to create a unified colonial government for common defense (against French and Native American threats) and mutual cooperation during the French and Indian War.