Question

Why was the Albany Plan of Union unacceptable to the colonies?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The Congress of Albany was convened because of the Franco-Indian War of 1754. This war was due to the conflicts between England and France that disputed lands to the west of the American territory. The congress took place in Albany (located in the present state of New York). At this congress, Benjamin Franklin, one of the representatives of the colonies, suggested the Plan of the Union of Colonies to expel the French and defend the Indians. However, the idea was rejected both by the colonial legislatures imposed by George II of England (at the time regent of England), and by the colonies themselves (which were then isolated from each other).

One of the most mentioned reasons for Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union to be unacceptable was because it would give the colonists' powers to one central authority thus giving more power on the hands of the colonies rather than Great Britain.

Answer 2

The Albany plan Benjamin franklin wanted all 13 colonies to join together to defeat Great Britain but the 13 colonies were scared that they will lose there rights.