What was the primary goal of the Albany Plan of the Union?

• A. Establish independence from Britain
• B. Create a unified colonial government for mutual defense
• C. Create a monarchy in the colonies
• D. Maintain separate colonial governments

Answer: (B)

The main idea of the Albany Plan of the Union is to bring the colonies together to defend themselves more effectively. It proposed a unified colonial government—a congress with representatives from each colony and a President-General appointed by the Crown—that could coordinate defense, manage relations with Native peoples, and levy taxes for common needs. This was about cooperation and a central authority for common defense, not about independence, creating a monarchy, or keeping each colony’s government completely separate. It aimed to unite for shared security while preserving local self-government in many matters.