Question

n 1754, Benjamin Franklin proposed an idea known as the Albany Plan of Union. Franklin was attempting A. to promote better relations between the colonies and Native Americans. B. to get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves. C. to get the colonies to support independence from Great Britain. D. to encourage the colonies to develop more trading relationships with each other.

Answer 1

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Franklin had proposed the Albany Plan, which aimed to create a unified government for the thirteen colonies, and his cartoon suggested that the union was necessary to prevent destruction

The so-called Albany Union Plan was aimed at establishing a common defense plan between eight of the thirteen colonies, which would allow them to recruit an army and finance it.