The proposal for a union of British colonies in North America in which colonial legislatures would appoint delegates to form a law-making body under the direct leadership of Great Britain was referred-to as the ______.

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The proposal described in the question refers to the Albany Plan, which was put forth by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. The plan called for a Grand Council made up of delegates from each colony, appointed by their colonial legislature, to oversee common defense and Native American relations. The Grand Council would be led by a President-General appointed by the British government. Although the plan was not implemented, it paved the way for future discussions about colonial unity and government. The other choices listed, such as the Virginia Plan and Philadelphia Plan, relate to later proposals for American government and do not fit the description given.

The Proposal for a Union of British Colonies in North