Confederation Dbq Analysis
AP US History
DBQ #1 In 1643, there were four New England colonies who formed a confederation and they came up with the Articles of Confederation. In 1697, William Penn brought forth a plan of union which never was implemented. Last but not least in 1754, Benjamin Franklin came up with the Albany Plan of Union. “The history of colonial efforts to cooperate or unite demonstrates that the colonies had no strong or sustainable need for a common government.” All of those plans never went into effect but that doesn't mean that they didn't want to unite. In the following paragraphs I'm going to state why I think this statement is wrong by using documents A, B, and C. Document A describe the New England confederation and the Articles of Confederation. …show more content…
Penn saw a need for military and economic cooperation among the colonies so he proposed his plan of union in 1697 but it never was implemented. His plan of union explained how the the uniting of the Northern parts of America would be more useful to the crown and would be more useful to the peace and safety of the people. His plan had seven major points. They were: 1. That two persons of substance from each Colony would make a Congress of the Union. 2. The King's Commissioner, for that purpose specially appointed, shall have the chair and preside in the Congress. 3. The Congress would meet in the Colony of New York, as it was the central Colony geographically, thus making it easier for the representatives to attend. 4. New York's Governor would serve as the King's High Commissioner during the session, after the manner of Scotland. 5. All of the colonies would meet once a year, more often in times of war, to debate and resolve such measures for their better understanding and the public tranquility and safety. 6. The business of this Congress would be to hear and resolve issues of contentment between the Colonies. 7. That in time of war, the King's High Commissioner would serve as the Commander in Chief of the combined forces of the several
DBQ #1 In 1643, there were four New England colonies who formed a confederation and they came up with the Articles of Confederation. In 1697, William Penn brought forth a plan of union which never was implemented. Last but not least in 1754, Benjamin Franklin came up with the Albany Plan of Union. “The history of colonial efforts to cooperate or unite demonstrates that the colonies had no strong or sustainable need for a common government.” All of those plans never went into effect but that doesn't mean that they didn't want to unite. In the following paragraphs I'm going to state why I think this statement is wrong by using documents A, B, and C. Document A describe the New England confederation and the Articles of Confederation. …show more content…
Penn saw a need for military and economic cooperation among the colonies so he proposed his plan of union in 1697 but it never was implemented. His plan of union explained how the the uniting of the Northern parts of America would be more useful to the crown and would be more useful to the peace and safety of the people. His plan had seven major points. They were: 1. That two persons of substance from each Colony would make a Congress of the Union. 2. The King's Commissioner, for that purpose specially appointed, shall have the chair and preside in the Congress. 3. The Congress would meet in the Colony of New York, as it was the central Colony geographically, thus making it easier for the representatives to attend. 4. New York's Governor would serve as the King's High Commissioner during the session, after the manner of Scotland. 5. All of the colonies would meet once a year, more often in times of war, to debate and resolve such measures for their better understanding and the public tranquility and safety. 6. The business of this Congress would be to hear and resolve issues of contentment between the Colonies. 7. That in time of war, the King's High Commissioner would serve as the Commander in Chief of the combined forces of the several