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.