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When and where did the First Continental Congress meet?
When and where did the First Continental Congress meet?
The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in September 1774.
What were the grievances of the colonial delegates against the British crown?
What were the grievances of the colonial delegates against the British crown?
The grievances included denouncement of taxation without representation, as well as the maintenance of the British army in the colonies without their consent.
What declaration did the First Continental Congress issue?
What declaration did the First Continental Congress issue?
The First Continental Congress issued a declaration of the rights due every citizen, including life, liberty, property, assembly, and trial by jury.
What event led to the mobilization of colonial militiamen in April 1775?
What event led to the mobilization of colonial militiamen in April 1775?
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Who sounded the alarm about the British troops' march, leading to the mobilization of colonial militiamen?
Who sounded the alarm about the British troops' march, leading to the mobilization of colonial militiamen?
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Who submitted a proposal for independence before Congress on June 7, 1776?
Who submitted a proposal for independence before Congress on June 7, 1776?
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Which delegate from Virginia complied with instructions to submit a proposal for independence before Congress?
Which delegate from Virginia complied with instructions to submit a proposal for independence before Congress?
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Who was primarily responsible for drafting an eloquent defense of the natural rights of all people in the declaration of independence?
Who was primarily responsible for drafting an eloquent defense of the natural rights of all people in the declaration of independence?
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Who penned the eloquent defense of the natural rights of all people in the declaration of independence?
Who penned the eloquent defense of the natural rights of all people in the declaration of independence?
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Who were the members of the committee appointed to draft a provisional declaration of independence?
Who were the members of the committee appointed to draft a provisional declaration of independence?
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Which provisional colonial government instructed its delegation to submit a proposal for independence before Congress?
Which provisional colonial government instructed its delegation to submit a proposal for independence before Congress?
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Who complied with the instructions to submit a proposal for independence before Congress on June 7?
Who complied with the instructions to submit a proposal for independence before Congress on June 7?
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Who were the two members of the committee appointed to draft a provisional declaration of independence for use should the proposal pass?
Who were the two members of the committee appointed to draft a provisional declaration of independence for use should the proposal pass?
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Who was primarily responsible for penning an eloquent defense of the natural rights of all people in the declaration of independence?
Who was primarily responsible for penning an eloquent defense of the natural rights of all people in the declaration of independence?
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What did the Continental Congress do to Jefferson's draft of the declaration?
What did the Continental Congress do to Jefferson's draft of the declaration?
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