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The Albany Congress took place in Albany, New York in June and July of 1754. It was a meeting between colonial leaders and leaders of the Iroquois and restored the Covenant Chain between the Six Nations and the colonies. During the proceedings, Benjamin Franklin proposed the Albany Plan of Union, which would have set up an intercolonial government with representatives from each colony.

This draft of the Albany Plan of Union was called "Short Hints towards a Scheme for a General Union of the British Colonies on the Continent" and was produced by the Albany Congress Committee on the date of June 28, 1754. This is the original text.

The Albany Plan of Union was proposed by Benjamin Franklin and called for the formation of a permanent federation of the American colonies.

The Albany Plan of Union was approved by the Albany Congress Committee on the date of July 10, 1754. This is the original text.

Key facts about the Battle of Aldie, which took place on June 17, 1863, and was part of Robert E. Lee's Gettysburg Campaign.

The Battle of Aldie, which took place on June 17, 1863, was part of Robert E. Lee's Gettysburg Campaign.

William Alexander was a Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He rose to prominence for his brave defense of the American retreat at the Battle of Long Island and helped expose the Conway Cabal. He referred to himself as the Right Honorable William, Earl of Stirling, or Lord Stirling, because he believed he was the rightful heir to Earldom of Stirling in Scotland.

The Alien and Sedition Acts were a series of four laws passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress in 1798.

Facts about the Alien and Sedition Acts, including dates, participants, the impact, and more interesting details you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the laws and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Ethan Allen was a Revolutionary War hero, and leader of the Green Mountain Boys. He was also a key figure in the push for independence and statehood for Vermont.

Key facts about the Battle of Amelia Springs.

The Battle of Amelia Springs took place in Amelia County, Virginia on April 5 - 6, 1865, during the Appomattox Campaign.

Key facts about General Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan.

The Anaconda Plan was General Winfield Scott's strategy to slowly strangle the southern rebellion by blockading southern seaports and seizing control of the Mississippi River.

Commander of Fort Sumter during the engagement that started the American Civil War, Robert Anderson also served as commander of the Department of the Cumberland in 1861.