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7th Grade US History
Standard # – Do Now – Day #34
Aims: SWBAT identify and explain the importance of the Albany Plan of Union
DO NOW
1. Which colonial group allowed Virginia settlers to participate in making laws?
a. Magna Carta
b. House of Burgesses
c. Mayflower Compact
d. Congress
2. Representative government began to grow through the use of
a. Colonial assemblies
b. Mercantilism
c. Triangular trade
d. Exploration
3. One problem that emerged as a result of the French and Indian War was
a. The colonists began working with the Native Americans against the English
b. The English began taxing the colonists to pay for the war
c. The English lost their claimed land to the French
d. The French wanted revenge against the English
4. What does the expression “United we stand, divided, we fall,” mean? Do you agree with this
statement? Why? Explain.
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“United we stand, divided we fall”
I.
Turn and Talk: Talk with your partner about this statement, and write down what your
partner thinks in the space below:
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II.
Document Pre-Work
1. What are the three different types of governments in the colonies?
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2. What is one difference between these types of governments?
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III.
Albany Congress
The French and Indian War began in 1754. The main conflict was over land. Aware of
the hardships that the French and Indian War would put on the colonies, English
officials suggested a union between the different colonial governments. Remember, the
colonial governments all differed a great deal. In June 1754 delegates from most of the
northern colonies and representatives from the Six Iroquois Nations met in Albany, New
York. There they adopted a “plan of union” drafted by Benjamin Franklin of
Pennsylvania. Under this plan each colonial legislature would elect delegates to an
American continental assembly presided over by a royal governor.
1. What is the Albany Plan of Union?
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The plan is noteworthy in several respects. First of all, Franklin predicted many of the
problems that would the government would face after independence such as finance,
dealing with the Indian tribes, control of commerce, and defense. It is also the first
attempt at colonial unity.
2. What was the significance of the Albany Plan of Union?
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After the plan was announced, the Crown did not encourage or support it since British
officials realized that, if the plan became real, it could create a very powerful entity that
His Majesty’s Government might not be able to control. The colonists, in turn, were not
ready for union, nor were the colonial assemblies ready to give up their recent and hardwon control over local affairs to a central government. That would not happen until well
after the American settlements had declared their independence.
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3. How did the English government respond to the plan?
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4. How did the colonial governments respond to the plan?
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Document Based Analysis
Document 1
1. What do the different pieces of the snake represent?
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2. What is the meaning behind the caption?
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3. What event does the cartoon refer to?
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Document 2
It is proposed that humble application be made for an act of Parliament of Great Britain,
by virtue of which one general government may be formed in America, including all the
said colonies, within and under which government each colony may retain its present
constitution, except in the particulars wherein a change may be directed by the said act,
as hereafter follows.
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That the said general government be administered by a President-General, to be
appointed and supported by the crown; and a Grand Council, to be chosen by the
representatives of the people of several colonies met in their respective assemblies.
They [the Grand Council] make laws for regulating and governing new settlements, till the
crown shall think fit to form them into particular governments
That for these purposes they [the Grand Council] have power to make laws, and lay and
levy such general duties, imposts, or taxes, as to them shall appear most equal and just.
1. According to the introduction, what is the Albany Congress asking for?
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2. According to the first bullet point, who would appoint the President-General? Who would
appoint the grand council?
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3. According to the second bullet point, what is one power that the Grand Council would have?
Would this power be limited?
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4. According to the third bullet point, what is one power that would be given the Grand
Council?
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5. CHALLENGE: Examine the way that the Albany Congress expresses what it wants. What
opinion do you think the Albany Congress has about the English government, Why? Explain.
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Super-Challenge:
Why is the Albany Plan of Union important, if it was never adopted?
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Albany Plan of Union HOMEWORK
Directions: Use your classnotes and knowledge of US History to answer the following questions.
Questions must be answered in complete sentences, TAG, and have at least one detail for full
credit.
1. What is the Albany Plan of Union?
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2. How did the English government respond to the Albany Plan of Union?
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3. How did the English government respond to the Albany Plan of Union?
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4. How did the colonial governments respond to the Albany Plan of Union?
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BONUS!! On a separate sheet of paper draw a cartoon advertising for the colonies to
unite. Your cartoon must be neat, colorful, and have a 3 – 4 sentence explanation of how
your cartoon relates to the Albany Plan of Union. This is worth an additional 5 extra
credit points
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EXIT TICKET
1. Which document is closely associated with this cartoon drawn in 1754?
a. Mayflower Compact
b. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
c. Albany Plan of Union
d. Emancipation Proclamation
2. During the French and Indian War, the Albany Plan of Union voted in favor of
a. Cooperation between the colonies
b. Freedom from England
c. Ending the slave trade
d. Equality between men and women
3. Which statement best describes England’s reaction to the Albany Plan of Union?
a. England supported the colonists in their attempt to unionize
b. England encouraged colonies to elect their own assemblymen
c. England approved the plan
d. England discouraged the plan from becoming real
4. During the colonial era, the creation of colonial assemblies represented
a. Attempts to build a strong national government
b. British efforts to strengthen their control over the colonies
c. A step in the growth of representative democracy
d. The sharing of power by the national and state governments
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