It voted in favor of a boycott of British trade, until the Intolerable Acts were repealed. These were laws punishing the colonies, with taxes and fines, in part as a response to the Boston Tea Party.
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But the First Continental Congress also voted in favor of forming a second continental congress, to come after it, to organize the colonies to defend themselves against the British government, which was essentially the same sort of distant, umbrella power that the Federal government is in the United States, today.
the first continental congress was in 1774
July 1st, 1776
The First Continental Congress convened on September 5, 1774, in Philadelphia, bringing together delegates from twelve of the thirteen American colonies (excluding Georgia) to address colonial grievances against British rule. The Congress aimed to unify the colonies in response to the Intolerable Acts and to formulate a collective action plan. It resulted in the adoption of the Continental Association, which called for a boycott of British goods and established a framework for colonial cooperation. This gathering marked a crucial step towards the eventual push for independence from Britain.
To Boycott all british goods and to start training a militia
They first met on May 10, 1775 and were officially replaced by the Confederation Congress under the new Articles of Confederation on March 1, 1781.
the first continental congress was in 1774
This was the First Continental Congress, which began on September 5, 1774.
Below are the result of the First Continental Congress in 1774. 1. encouraged forcible resistance 2. set up MORE non-importation agreements 3. Declaration of Rights II- "No Taxation Without Representation" 4. delegates would meet again in May (if needed) to see what further action to take
The 1st Continental Congress
The 1st Continental Congress
The correct spelling for the early US legislature is the Continental Congress (1st and 2nd).
The Articals Of Confederation
July 1st, 1776
He was elected for the 1st and 2nd continental congress
Because the 1st Continental Congress was very weak and contained only 54 delegates and it failed in every meeting and every thing.
It was the first meeting where representatives were present from all 13 colonies.
The declaration of independence.....that's all I can think of