The Continental Congress voted in 1774 to repeal the Coercive Acts, also known as the Intolerable Acts, as a unified response to what they perceived as unjust and oppressive measures imposed by the British Parliament. These acts were seen as a direct threat to the colonies' autonomy and rights, prompting the Congress to advocate for collective action and resistance against British authority. By seeking repeal, the Congress aimed to restore harmony and protect colonial liberties, while also strengthening inter-colonial solidarity against perceived tyranny.
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The British Parliament passed the Intolerable (Coercive) acts in 1774.
"No Taxation without representation."
The Coercive Acts and the Quebec Acts passed by British Parliament in 1774. These two acts were dubbed the intolerable acts by Colonial leaders and led to a unified opposition of British government, a renewed boycott of British imported goods, and the assembly of the First Continental Congress on September 5th, 1774.
ANSWER:The Second Continental Congress, that passed and adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, was the one that officially declared war on Great Britain.
parliament passed the coercive acts
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To punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
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To punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
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The British Parliament passed the Intolerable (Coercive) acts in 1774.
In 1775 parliament passed the coercive act also know as the intolerable act because the punishments were severe. The British passed this act due to the Boston tea party.
"No Taxation without representation."
Boston was supposed to be punished, for dumping tea into the Boston harbor.
Boston was supposed to be punished, for dumping tea into the Boston harbor.
The purpose of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress was to declare their right to approve laws passed by Parliament on behalf of the colonies.