Some colonial governments rejected the Albany Plan of Union because

A.) it made no provision for solving colonial land disputes.

B.) they did not want the responsibility of defending themselves.

C.) it made the colonies completely independent from Britain.

D.) they feared losing power and authority to a central government.

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Villanueva

31 May, 01:25

Some colonial governments rejected the Albany Plan of Union because

A.) it made no provision for solving colonial land disputes.

B.) they did not want the responsibility of defending themselves.

C.) it made the colonies completely independent from Britain.

D.) they feared losing power and authority to a central government.

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Alexandra Armstrong · Answer 1

The plan was unnecessary and might lead to colonial independence

Drake · Answer 2

The correct option is D.

The Albany plan of Union refers to the plan of creating a unified government for all the thirteen colonies so that they will have a president and be under a central government. The idea was brought by Benjamin Franklin, who was a senior politician then. The plan fail because the British government was against it due to their fear of loosing power and authority to the central government that will be formed.