Chapter+3

In the early 1750s conflict with France erupted in the Ohio River Valley. The French built Fort Duquesne (doo-KAYN) at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers join to form the Ohio—the site of Pittsburgh today. But a Virginia-based land company planned to bring settlers there. In 1754 George Washington and his militia made an unsuccessful attempt to take this land back from France. This was the first skirmish of the French and Indian War.  Later in 1754, at the urging of British officials , delegates from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland met in Albany. Their main goal was to win the support of the Iroquois League against the French. At the same time, they wanted to achieve some sort of unity among the colonies. Benjamin Franklin proposed the **Albany Plan of Union** as a way to colonial unity. Each colony would keep its own constitution, while a grand council would deal with military issues, Native American relations, and western settlement. Although the Albany Plan of Union was never approved, it was the first atttempt to unite the colonies. **1). Analyzing Primary Sources ** What image did Franklin use to represent the colonies?   He used the Albany plan of union to represent the colonies.   **2). Drawing Conclusions ** Why do you think Franklin chose to present his message through a cartoon? Probably because it would bring more attention of the people.   A snake cup up   There are 8 pieces States abriviations *join, or die || Represents the shape of the east coast Not united colonies The 13 colonies(new england states are united) The colonies names If the colonies don’t unite they are goung to die(snake is not connected so its not living) || **  This cartoon is trying to say that if they stay as separate colonies that they are going to die, and that they need to unite inorder to survive the war. **   || **  * or “It’s Important Because  ** …”
 * The Albany Plan **
 * ** I See  **  ||  **  It Means*  **  ||
 * A snake
 * ** Summary (POV)  **