Summary

In 1753, Mohawk leader Tiyanogo confronted the colonial governor of New York to complain of mistreatment of his people. Eager to preserve good relations, British authorities convened a meeting the following year in Albany, the New York capital. At this meeting in 1754, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania warned of the dangers France posed to British America and urged the colonies to unite in self-defense under an arrangement he called the Albany Plan of Union. Some colonists, however, feared that such a plan would endanger people's liberties and cause greater problems. Should the colonies unite?

This eBook examines the Albany Plan of Union and delves into the pro and con arguments that surrounded it. It includes a timeline, primary sources, a bibliography, a "Learn More About" chapter with more information on the topic, and a "What If" chapter speculating what might have happened had colonists chosen differently.

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eBook