Question

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

A.
to encourage the colonies to develop more trading relationships with each other.
B.
to get the colonies to support independence from Great Britain.
C.
to get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves.
D.
to promote better relations between the colonies and Native Americans.

Answer 1

The answer would be C. He wanted the colonies to unite under a single government to help with their defense.

Answer 2

C) To get the colonies to unite together in order to defend themselves.