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On September 15, 1774, fifty-five Colonial delegates convened the First Continental Congress at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia. Twelve of the thirteen colonies were represented. Georgia, which was facing attacks from the Native American Creek Nation, needed British troops to help defend their territory and decided not to participate for fear of losing military support.
Although angered by the closing of Boston Harbor following the Boston Tea Party, the First Congress didn't advocate independence, but sought to address the "intolerable acts" the British Parliament inflicted on the Colonies. Congress had but three objectives:
- To write a statement of colonial rights;
- To identify specific Parliamentary violations of those rights; and
- To construct a plan to convince the British to restore their rights.
Part of the leverage used against the British was a boycott of their imports. In response, the British Navy blocked the Colonies' access to the North Atlantic Fishing Area.
The Second Continental Congress convened on May 10, 1775, when the delegates voted for a resolution that was realized in Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.
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What was formed after the Philadelphia meeting in 1774 and urged colonists not to trade with the British?
continental association
Which of these was formed after the Philadelphia meeting in 1774 and urged colonists not to trade with the British?
continental association
The was formed after the Philadelphia meeting in 1774 and urged colonists not to trade with the British?
None of the answers are correct.
Was a meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia in 1774?
None of the answers are correct.
When was the first continental congress meeting in philadelphia?
September 5, 1774.
Document drawn at the meeting in Philadelphia in 1774 included what right?
all the answers are correct
In 1774 twelve colonies sent representatives to Philadelphia to make a plan for the colonies What was this called?
The meeting was called the Continental congress.
What was the first meeting called in which twelve of the thirteen colonies met in Philadelphia to complain about English rule?
This was the First Continental Congress, which began on September 5, 1774.
The First Continental Congress met in?
Members of the First Continental Congress met on September 5, 1774, in Philadelphia's Carpenters' Hall, located a block and a half from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. (The address is below.) 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Open daily, except Mondays (and Tuesdays in January and February), from 10am-4pm
When was the continental congress's first meeting?
1774
When was First continental congress meeting?
1774
What was the first meeting called in which delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies met philadelphia to complain about English rule?
This was the First Continental Congress, which began on September 5, 1774.
