The albany congress believed that under the albany plan of union, the colonies would
become free of british influence.
keep separate from one another.
better protect themselves.
join the british military.

What did the french national assembly decide? peasants would only have to pay one-tenth of their earnings to the catholic church. the government could not legally charge taxes without first holding a vote. aristocrats would still receive special privileges as long as they paid a higher tax. employment would be available to all people, regardless of their social class.