Which choices accurately describe the Albany Plan of Union depicted in this political cartoon?

Question

A 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.
C 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.
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 depicted in the political cartoon 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 but ultimately failed because many colonies were hesitant to relinquish their individual authority. The meeting in Albany was indeed focused on discussing mutual defense against the French during the French and Indian War.

Choices B, C, and E are not accurate regarding the Albany Plan of Union. The plan did not establish a framework that was later followed by the Continental Congresses, it was not considered a success, and it was not drawn by Thomas Jefferson.