THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR CAUSES EFFECTS SUMMARY
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it made no provision for solving colonial land disputes.
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they did not want the responsibility of defending themselves.
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it made the colonies completely independent from Britain.
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they feared losing power and authority to a central government.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some colonial governments rejected the Albany Plan of Union because they believed that plan was useless and may lead to colonial freedom. They also worried about losing control and power to a central government if the plan of centralized government for the Thirteen Colonies initiated.
Detailed explanation-2: -Despite the support of many colonial leaders, the plan, as formulated at Albany, did not become a reality. Colonial governments, sensing that it would curb their own authority and territorial rights, either rejected the plan or chose not to act on it at all.
Detailed explanation-3: -Out of this congress came a proposal, called the Albany Plan of Union, which was supported by the members of the congress, but ultimately rejected by King George II and the leadership of individual colonies. While the plan was not actualized, it was the first conception of a unified government between the colonies.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The Albany Plan of Union was not a plan for independence; in fact, it still subjected the colonial governments to British control. However, many British and Americans still considered the plan too extreme, so it was ultimately never implemented.