The Albany Plan of Union of 1754 was a plan of uniting the American colonies in such a way that it had never happened previously. Despite the fact that it has never get implemented it was however foreshadowed in the later unification of the United States of America. The main reason why Franklin came up with Albany plan of union was to unite the French and the Indians who were fighting.
The French had started constructing some forts which they aimed to connect Lake Erie and river Ohio. George Washington who was the Governor of Virginia at that time had to send some warning to the French and inform that the land belonged to the British. However, the French decided to ignore the advice Washington gave them, and it was indeed the fact that the property was granted to Virginia by the Charter of the year 1609.
The proposal was made as a way of bringing together the British colonies together under the same direction as well as the government. The urge to return these nations together get justified due to the necessity for defense against consequences and threats which was posted by the French and Indian war. The idea by Benjamin Franklin was one among many other plans which were presented by different delegates which have participated in the Albany Congress.
Benjamin Franklin got elected along with William Hunter as the postmaster general of the Colonies. During his travels, while working on the postal offices, he achieved from the Harvard University where he attained his degree. When Franklin was removed from the postal office, no profit was made by the Company again compared when Franklin was working there. The commissioner from a northern Colonies met at Albany by considering the difficulties which have always attended the general that was necessary measures in the common defense.
Moreover, it was meant to stop the French from invading the insults of the French to the British Dominions. During this time Franklyn was a very active participant of a participant of the economy building. Franklin was envisioned politically by stating a president was supposed to be appointed by a crown and a grand coalition of both administrators. However, he said that his plans were probably the best compromise all the interest which would have been the best compromise.
The manner in which the Union gets formed in establishing this union is the next point. When the colonies are seldom considered all in equal danger at a particular time, sensibly, or even similar to risk and the Union was thought to bring them together. Most of these colonies are jealous of each other and therefore forming a union will make them feel much equal. The provinces went forward and sketched a plan which was done in a very concise and p[lain manner. The sketch was just meant to provide sufficient space for them share their sentiments for the kind of union which will suit the circumstances of their retreat and as well as their circumstances. Most importantly it was meant to promote the interest of the British Empire as well as supporting services of his majesty.
The most exciting thing is that Franklin had proposed a plan which he meant to unify the British Colonies which expected that all the colonies would be under a central government and be moving the same direction as early as 1751.He thought that when the crown appoints the president, it would merely mean that all the disputes between the colonies will come to an end. The plan was to consist two branches which are the President which will be appointed by the crown as well as the council which will be a choice of the people.
Within a few months after the passing of the act and acceptance of the proposal, the house of representative should settle within that time and choose members of the council which will follow the proportion as outlined on the plan. The purpose of the commission is to assist the president, and each colony must have a number of their representative on the council. It is like the executive as well as the legislative arms of government which works together in helping the president to achieve his goals and carries out is duties. In his plan, Franklin had stated many challenges such as finances, national defense, and different tribes among other issues which affect the post-independence government.
Franklin would meet the new province Governor to advise him on what to do as a way of avoiding conflicts as well as turbulent. He informed him for him to be in a safer place from the problems associated with the governorship he should start avid arguing with the Assembly. However, an argument was a thing for Morris he liked discussion and him never arguing with the assembly would be a very odd thing. The book about the Albany Plan by Benjamin Franklin is very crucial since it enables us to understand what was happening during the colonial time. More so, it is accurate since the author was involved in the events that were taking place at that given time. More so, it explains how the British Colony was fighting over some favors from the crown. The book has some element of biases since the author had some power aspirations too. He also aspired to run some political functions in the government.
