Question

Read the quote from the Albany Plan of Union. "That humble application be made for an act of the Parliament of Great Britain, by virtue of which, one general government may be formed in America, including all the said colonies, within and under which government, each colony may retain its present constitution." Which statements identify two goals of this document for colonial leaders? Choose the two correct answers.

1) To form a general government in America
2) To retain the present constitution of each colony
3) To seek independence from Great Britain
4) To establish a monarchy in America

Answer 1

The goals of the Albany Plan of Union were to form a general government in America and to retain the present constitution of each colony.

Step-by-step explanation:

The goals of the Albany Plan of Union, as stated in the quote, were to:

1. To form a general government in America, including all the colonies.
2. To retain the present constitution of each colony.

This plan sought to create a unified government in America while allowing each colony to maintain its own individual constitution.