Forming the Association to impose a complete boycott of all British goods
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The most important action taken by the Continental Congress to protest the Intolerable Acts was the formation of the First Continental Congress in 1774. During this meeting, delegates from twelve out of the thirteen colonies came together to discuss their grievances and plan a unified response to the British government. It was during this congress that agreements were made to boycott British goods, support non-importation agreements, and prepare militias for potential conflict with British forces.
Boycotting.
The First Congress started a boycott of British goods and a Second Continental Congress. The Second Continental Congress created the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
To protest British colonial policy To assert colonists' rights as British citizens To state American rights within the British Empire Apex:To assert colonists' rights as British citizens
Very politely and orderly, compared to today. They could - and did - write letters of protest to their Members of Congress and to local newspapers. The US President got his share of letters too. Although there was radio, phoning in to talk shows was not done. Protest marches with banners and all also were a 'normal' means of protest.