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Title: First Continental Congress


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First Continental Congress
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American colonial government
  • Formulated principles for the American Revolution
  • Directed the war for independence

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Met in Carpenter's Hall
  • Met on September 5, 1774
  • Met in Philadelphia
  • Talked about the situation arising from the
    Intolerable Acts

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Met in Philadelphia in 1774
  • 56 delegates from all colonies except Georgia
  • Decided to boycott the Intolerable Acts
  • Agreed if demands weren't met, would meet again
    in May, 1775.
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