The First Continental Congress set a deadline to get the British to respond. This deadline was for embargoing British goods. The date for this to begin was December 1, 1774.
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The First Continental Congress formed in response to the British Parliament's passage of the Intolerable Acts
Parliament was a British legislation Colonial gov't is an example of Congress
The British legislation by way of the Parliament that prompted the colonists to hold the first Continental Congress was the Intolerable Acts. These acts were meant to punish the Americans for their rebellious spirit.
The British version is called Parliament. It is basically like our congress, just called something different.
The Continental Congress Act, also known as the Continental Association, was passed on October 20, 1774. It was a response to the Intolerable Acts imposed by the British Parliament, and it laid the foundation for colonial unity and resistance against British control. The act called for a boycott of British goods and set up committees to enforce non-importation agreements.