Albany Plan of Union Concepts

The video discusses the growth of representative government, focusing on the Albany Plan of Union proposed by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin aimed to unite the colonies to defeat the French during the French and Indian War by creating a council of representatives from each colony to raise taxes for army support. However, the plan failed as colonies were unwilling to relinquish their individual power. Despite its failure, the plan's symbolism persisted, later used during the American Revolution.

What was Benjamin Franklin's main goal with the Albany Plan of Union?

• To create a new trade agreement

• To establish a new government

• To unite the colonies against the French

• To declare independence from Britain

Who was the key figure behind the Albany Plan of Union?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

During which conflict was the Albany Plan of Union proposed?

• The Civil War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolution

What did the Albany Plan of Union propose to create?

• A council of representatives from each colony

• A new constitution

• A trade alliance with the French

• A military alliance with Britain

Why did the Albany Plan of Union fail?

• The British government opposed it

• The French defeated the colonies

• The colonies did not want to give up their individual power

• It was too expensive to implement

What was the main concern of the colonies regarding the Albany Plan of Union?

• Loss of individual power

• Lack of military support

• Trade restrictions

• Increased taxes

What image is associated with the Albany Plan of Union?

• A colonial flag

• A united eagle

• A map of the colonies

• A broken snake

How was the image of the broken snake later used?

• To unite colonists against the British

• As a symbol of peace

• As a warning to the colonies

• To represent the French alliance