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⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was a crucial meeting held in 1774 in Philadelphia, where delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies gathered to discuss their grievances against British rule.
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The First Continental Congress was a crucial meeting held in 1774 in Philadelphia, where delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies gathered to discuss their grievances against British rule. The Congress was formed in response to the Intolerable Acts, which were punitive laws imposed by Britain following the Boston Tea Party. Delegates sought to unite the colonies and coordinate their response to British actions, leading to a declaration of rights and a call for a boycott of British goods.
Key Facts
The First Continental Congress met in 1774.
Delegates from twelve colonies attended the Congress.
The Congress aimed to unify the colonies against British actions.
Timeline
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
The Great Depression begins
The U.S. enters World War II
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