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In June 1774, William Pitt, a member of Parliament, asked British leaders to become patient. The first Continental Congress met because they were trying to adopt a more gentle way of governing America, and to possibly petition Britain for a more respectful treatment. This was not to be, and the Congress was forced to reconvene two years later to very seriously discuss independence.
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LaoThe First Continental Congress was a group of 56 delegates from 12 colonies that assembled at Carpentersâ?? Hall in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The purpose of their assembly was to make a response concerning the Coercive Acts that were imposed by the British Parliament and aimed to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party.
The First Continental Congress met to boycott economic trading with Great Britain. The First Continental Congress met for the first time on September 5, 1774.
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Progress made by the First Continental Congress?
The first Continental Congress created the Continental army and also wrote the Declaration of Independence. The Continental Congress is also responsible for making George Washington the General of the Army.
What is a type of noun is for first continental congress?
The First Continental Congress is a proper noun.
What group formulated a statement explaining the fair relationship between the colonies and Britain?
the First Continental Congress. the First Continental Congress. the First Continental Congress. the First Continental Congress.
What did the first Continental Congress have to do with the Declaration of Independence?
The First Continental Congress had nothing to do with the Declaration of Independence.
What does it mean first continental congress?
The First Congress for the continetal Army
