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

Question

A.
to get the colonies to support independence from Great Britain.
B.
to get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves.
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

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

The Albany Plan of Union was aimed at creating a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies, primarily for the purposes of defense against potential threats, such as those from Native American tribes and the French during the French and Indian War.