USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Rather than calling for independence, the First Continental Congress passed and signed the Continental Association in its Declaration and Resolves, which called for a boycott of British goods to take effect in December 1774.

Detailed explanation-2: -Congress issued a petition declaring its loyalty to the king, George III, and stating its hope that he would help arrange a reconciliation and prevent further hostilities against the colonies. Four months later, King George III rejected the petition and declared the colonies in rebellion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lastly the Continental Congress issued a petition, the Declaration of Rights and Grievances, to King George, a portion of which was written by John Adams. Something of a precursor to the Declaration of Independence, it called for greater American autonomy and limits on Parliament’s power over the colonies.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Continental Congress provided leadership during the American Revolution and drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.