Question

The main purpose of the Albany Congress of 1754 was to

(A) draw up a treaty with the Native Americans

(B) protest restrictions on western settlements put in place by the British

Parliament

(C) develop common defensive measures against the Spanish after they

acquired lands west of the Appalachian Mountains from France

(D) create a confederation that could militarily challenge British control

in the North American colonies

(E) establish a strong governing body that would replace parliamentary

control of the colonies

Answer 1

The main purpose of the Albany Congress of 1754 was to "(A) draw up a treaty with the Native Americans," since they needed the Native's help in fighting the French. It was also implied, however, that this meeting would lead to a stronger bond between the colonies.