Albany Congress

nounAmerican History.

a meeting of delegates from seven American colonies, held in 1754 at Albany, New York, at which Benjamin Franklin proposed a plan (Albany Plan of Union ) for unifying the colonies.

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Before passing to his share in this conflict, a word should be said about the Albany Congress, in which he was the guiding spirit.
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The Acts of the Albany Congress of 1774 opened the eyes of the people to the possibilities of strength by united efforts.
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The most important of the early congresses was the Albany Congress of 1754.
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