First Continental Congress
This year the First Continental Congress met
What is 1774?
This war had begun, prompting the Second Continental Congress to act.
What is the Revolutionary War?
The first plan of government after independence was called this.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
Colonists protested these harsh laws that punished Boston after the Tea Party
What are the Intolerable Acts?
He was chosen as commander of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington?
The government under the Articles was weak because it could not do this financial action.
What is tax?
Georgia did not send representatives to this meeting.
What is the First Continental Congress?
This petition was a last attempt to avoid war with Britain
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
This 1786–1787 rebellion showed the weaknesses of the national government.
What is Shays’ Rebellion?
The Congress agreed to do this to pressure Britain economically
What is a boycott of British goods?
In this year, the Congress declared independence
What is 1776?
Delegates met in this city in 1787 to create a stronger national government.
What is Philadelphia?