The shadow governments of the 13 colonies in America known as the Committees of Correspondence were a step toward independence, prompted by various British punitive measures. For example the first was in 1764, in response to the Currency Act, and a decade later a series of such committees were formed in response to the "Intolerable Acts" imposed on the colonies by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party protest held by the Sons of Liberty.
With each further step by the Colonists, the Crown and Parliament attempted further authoritarian punishments, including occupation by more troops, attempts to disarm colonists, higher taxes to pay for these measures, et cetera.
The committees, themselves, though, were not technically illegal, though frowned upon. Usually, it was the actions and results of the committees that were actually being targeted for punishment.
For other uses, see Committee of correspondence (disambiguation).
The Committees of Correspondence were shadow governments organized by the Patriot leaders of the Thirteen Colonies on the eve of American Revolution. They coordinated responses to Britain and shared their plans; by 1773 they had emerged as shadow governments, superseding the colonial legislature and royal officials. The Maryland Committee of Correspondence was instrumental in setting up the First Continental Congress, which met in Philadelphia. These served an important role in the Revolution, by disseminating the colonial interpretation of British actions between the colonies and to foreign governments. The committees of correspondence rallied opposition on common causes and established plans for collective action, and so the group of committees was the beginning of what later became a formal political union among the colonies. A total of about 7000 to 8000 Patriots served on these committees at the colonial and local levels, comprising most of the leadership in their communities-the Loyalists were excluded. The committees became the leaders of the American resistance to British actions, and largely determined the war effort at the state and local level. When Congress decided to boycott British products, the colonial and local Committees took charge, examining merchant records and publishing the names of merchants who attempted to defy the boycott by importing British goods. They promoted patriotism and home manufacturing, advising Americans to avoid luxuries, and lead a more simple life. The committees gradually extended their power over many aspects of American public life. They set up espionage networks to identify disloyal elements, displaced the royal officials, and helped topple the entire Imperial system in each colony. In late 1774 and early 1775, they supervised the elections of provincial conventions, which took over the actual operation of colonial government.[1]
the committee of correspondence helped by passing around information to reball against the British, this can also be called Propaganda.
Committees of Correspondence were created throughout the colonies so that the leaders of the the opposition the the tyranny of George III could meet. The committees included the leadership from several counties. Thus, in 1775, the members of committees of correspondence had spread the word that the British would go from Boston to Lexington and Concord. The only question was if they would come by land or by sea. Paul Revere watched. Two lanterns hung in the Old North Church. He rode and warned the other members of the various committees of correspondence along the way.
It form on the year 1772.
the committees of correspondence formed are came first
The Boston committte itself and soon became the the most powerful
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To provide unity and leadership for anti-British activities in the American colonies. The committees provided a means of intercolonial communication and cooperation.
The committees of correspondence were what began the Revolution. These were committees in which people of the colonies got together to discuss independence.
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To provide unity and leadership for anti-British activities in the American colonies. The committees provided a means of intercolonial communication and cooperation.
how did committees of correspondence spread news of britist actions
Committees of Correspondence were created throughout the colonies so that the leaders of the the opposition the the tyranny of George III could meet. The committees included the leadership from several counties. Thus, in 1775, the members of committees of correspondence had spread the word that the British would go from Boston to Lexington and Concord. The only question was if they would come by land or by sea. Paul Revere watched. Two lanterns hung in the Old North Church. He rode and warned the other members of the various committees of correspondence along the way.
The committees of correspondence were shadow governments organized by the Patriot leaders of the Thirteen Colonies on the eve of the American Revolution. These served an important role in the Revolution, by disseminating the colonial interpretation of British actions between the colonies and to foreign governments
It form on the year 1772.
the committees of correspondence
the committees of correspondence formed are came first
The Boston committte itself and soon became the the most powerful
I found this article which may answer your question - See related link.