THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR CAUSES EFFECTS SUMMARY
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They were uneasy about the colonies becoming powerful.
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They were afraid of losing their independence.
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They were nervous about losing trade to other colonies.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -For its part, the British government did not support the Albany Plan of Union because they saw it as taking away their control over the colonies. In the end, none of the colonial governments approved the Albany Plan.
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: -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-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: -3. Why did the British fear a failure of their alliance with the Iroquois? Iroquois military strength was powerful enough to expel the British from their colonies. The British feared the Iroquois would enter into agreement with Spain.