Grand Council
Definition
The Grand Council was a proposed plan during the Albany Congress in 1754 to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies. This council would have representatives from each colony and would be responsible for defense, Native American relations, and other general policies.
Analogy
Think of the Grand Council as a group project team in your class. Each member represents different aspects of the project (like colonies), working together to achieve common goals like creating an impressive presentation (defense) or negotiating with other groups (Native American relations).
Related terms
Albany Congress: A meeting of representatives sent by the legislatures of seven of the thirteen British North American colonies in 1754. It aimed at better coordination of their efforts against France during the French and Indian War.
Benjamin Franklin: One of America's founding fathers who proposed the Albany Plan which included forming a Grand Council.
Colonial Government: The governing body that ruled over one of Britain's thirteen original colonies.
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