The British government called for colonial representatives to meet in a congress in 1754. Delegates from 7 colonies adopted this agreement which was drafted by Benjamin Franklin that provided for an intercolonial government, a system to recruit troops, to collect taxes and to provide for common defense. The plan was NOT accepted because the colonies wanted to keep their taxation powers, but it was still significant because it sent a prevented for future congresses.

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