The Albany Plan of Union – 1754
And
Benjamin Franklin’s Recollection of the Albany Plan’s Potential, 1789
1. What was the structure of the colonial government
proposed in the Albany Plan of Union?
2. The representation from each colony ranged from 2 to
7 representatives. Why do you think these differences
were allowed?
3. What were to be the powers granted to the Grand
Council?
4. What powers were retained by England in relationship
to this colonial government?
5. How does Ben Franklin believe history would have
been different if the Albany Plan of Union had been
accepted?
6. Why, according to Franklin, was the plan not adopted?