Analyze the excerpt from Benjamin Franklin's letter to explain how competition among European powers led to the French and Indian War and
encouraged unity among the colonies. Using the excerpt above, answer (A),
(B), (C), and (D)
A. What reasons does Franklin give for uniting colonial governments? Your
response should be 4-6 sentences in length.
B. Why does Franklin say that the colonies should come together themselves
rather than waiting for the British Crown to appoint a government over them?
Your response should be 4-6 sentences in length.
C. What circumstances made this discussion necessary? Your response
should be 4-6 sentences in length.
D. How were those conditions rooted in long-standing conflicts? Your
response should be 4-6 sentences in length.