USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Georgia was the only colony that did not send any delegates to the First Continental Congress. Facing a war with neighboring Native American tribes, the colony did not want to jeopardize British assistance.

Detailed explanation-2: -On September 5, 1774, 56 delegates met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This First Continental Congress represented all the 13 colonies, except Georgia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Georgia had not participated in the First Continental Congress and did not initially send delegates to the Second. Even so, the people of St. John’s Parish (present-day Liberty County) sent Lyman Hall to the gathering on their behalf.