Which choices accurately describe the Albany Plan of Union depicted in this political cartoon? Responses A The plan failed as most colonies feared giving up the idea of self-government.The plan failed as most colonies feared giving up the idea of self-government. B It established a plan that would be later followed by the continental congresses.It established a plan that would be later followed by the continental congresses. C The plan was a success and led to the development of a national defense and tax system.The plan was a success and led to the development of a national defense and tax system. D This meeting in Albany, NY was held to discuss options for a common defense against the French.This meeting in Albany, NY was held to discuss options for a common defense against the French. E This political cartoon was drawn by Thomas Jefferson urging the colonies to form a central government in this plan.

Answer 1

The choices that accurately describe the Albany Plan of Union are:

A. The plan failed as most colonies feared giving up the idea of self-government.
D. This meeting in Albany, NY was held to discuss options for a common defense against the French.

The Albany Plan of Union, proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754, aimed to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies for purposes of mutual defense against the French and their Native American allies. However, it was rejected by the colonial legislatures, primarily because the colonies were reluctant to give up their individual authority and self-government.