THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
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Question
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Which is not true about the 1st Continental Congress?
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The First Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The First Continental Congress was the start of the Revolutionary War.
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The Continental Congress was the first meeting of Colonial delegates (representatives).
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The delegates (representatives) of the First Continental Congress created a petition, or a list of grievances that they sent to King George III.
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Explanation:
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: -First Continental Congress Quick Facts First President: Peyton Randolph of Virginia was unanimously elected to preside over the meetings. Number of Delegates in Attendance: There were 56 delegates that participated in the meetings. Number of Colonies in Attendance: The 56 delegates came from 12 of the 13 colonies.
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