Questions and Answers
What was the main reason for the British government to pass the Intolerable Acts?
How many colonies were represented at the First Continental Congress?
What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress after seven weeks of discussion?
Who were some of the historical powerhouses that attended the First Continental Congress?
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What was the date set for the boycott on all trading with Britain to begin?
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What was the primary purpose of the document sent to King George III?
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What was the consequence of the ban on British goods?
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When did the delegates give Britain to repeal the Intolerable Acts?
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What was one of the guidelines provided to help the colonists during the ban?
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What would happen if Britain didn't repeal the Intolerable Acts by May 1775?
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Study Notes
The American Colonies' Rebellion
- In 1774, the British government passed the Intolerable Acts to punish the American colonies, leading to widespread discontent among the colonists.
- The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws passed by the British government in response to the Boston Tea Party, where British tea was thrown into Boston Harbor.
The First Continental Congress
- The First Continental Congress was a secret meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies, with the exception of Georgia.
- The meeting took place on September 5, 1774, in Philadelphia, and was attended by prominent leaders and debaters, including John Jay, John Adams, Samuel Adams, George Washington, and Patrick Henry.
- The Congress aimed to discuss and respond to the Intolerable Acts.
The Response
- The Articles of Association was a document passed by the delegates, calling for a boycott of all trade with Britain, effective December 1, 1774, until the Intolerable Acts were repealed.
- The document also provided guidelines for colonists to follow during the boycott, including avoiding expensive entertainment.
- The delegates sent a document to King George III, declaring the rights of the colonists, including the right to life, liberty, and property, and the right to assemble and express grievances.
- The document warned that if Britain did not repeal the Intolerable Acts by May 1775, the colonists would revolt.
- The delegates agreed to reconvene if Britain did not comply with their demands.
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Take a journey back to 1774 and explore the First Continental Congress, a pivotal event in American history that sparked a rebellion against the British government and its Intolerable Acts.
