USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Albany Plan of Union was a plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government. The plan was adopted on July 10, 1754, by representatives from seven of the British North American colonies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Benjamin Franklin, a senior member of the Congress, suggested the Albany Plan of Union unite the colonies to assist in the colonies’ defense. British Parliament rejected the Plan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Albany Plan: That the president General, with the Advice of the Grand Council, hold or Direct all Indian Treaties in which the General Interest or Welfare of the Colony’s may be Concerned; and make Peace or Declare War with Indian Nations.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Albany Plan of Union was a rejected plan to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies at the Albany Congress on July 10, 1754 in Albany, New York. The plan was suggested by Benjamin Franklin, then a senior leader (age 48) and a delegate from Pennsylvania.

Detailed explanation-5: -Franklin and Thomas Hutchinson of Massachusetts coauthored the Albany Plan of Union and presented it to delegates at the Albany Congress. The plan suggested the eleven British colonies unite into their own confederacy, under the authority of a leader appointed by the British Crown.