Albany Plan of Union, 1754

What was the main purpose of the treaty with the Iroquois during the Albany Congress?

• To declare war on the French

• To articulate a clear colonial-Indian relations policy

• To establish a new trade route

• To create a new colonial currency

Which colonies sent representatives to the Albany Congress?

• All thirteen colonies

• Only New York and Pennsylvania

• Seven colonies including Maryland and Massachusetts

• None of the colonies

What was the main purpose of the Albany Plan of Union in 1754?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government

• To establish trade agreements with France

• To create a new currency for the colonies

Who was a prominent figure in proposing the Albany Plan of Union?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the political cartoon 'Join or Die' used to illustrate?

• The importance of unity among the colonies

• The need for independence from Britain

• The benefits of trade with France

• The dangers of colonial expansion

What was the outcome of the Albany Congress on June 19?

• The colonies declared independence

• The commissioners voted unanimously to discuss the possibility of union

• The plan was immediately rejected

• A new colonial currency was created

What was the role of the 'Grand Council' proposed in the Albany Plan?

• To declare war on Britain

• To regulate colonial-Indian relations

• To create new trade routes

• To establish a new currency

Why did many colonial leaders reject the Albany Plan?

• They wanted immediate independence from Britain

• They feared losing their authority and territorial rights

• They preferred to align with France

• They wanted to create a new currency

What was the British Government's stance on the Albany Plan?

• They fully supported it

• They rejected it

• They were indifferent

• They wanted to modify it

What was a long-term significance of the Albany Plan?

• It led to immediate independence

• It served as a model for future attempts at union

• It created a new colonial currency

• It established trade with France