Understanding the First Continental Congress

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What was a primary cause of the First Continental Congress?

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Colonial opposition to the Intolerable Acts

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Which event directly prompted the colonies to convene the First Continental Congress?

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The Intolerable Acts

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What major decision was made regarding trade with Britain during the Congress?

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Imposition of trade restrictions and boycotts against Britain.

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How did the First Continental Congress respond to the Intolerable Acts?

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They organized a boycott of British goods and established the Continental Association.

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Which document was drafted to express the colonies' grievances?

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Declaration of Independence

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What was the significance of the Continental Association established at the Congress?

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It unified colonial resistance against British policies and established a boycott of British goods.

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How did the decisions made at the Congress impact colonial unity?

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The Congress decisions strengthened colonial unity by promoting collaboration and a shared identity among the colonies.

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What role did George Washington play in the First Continental Congress?

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George Washington did not play a formal role in the First Continental Congress as a delegate.

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Which colony did not send delegates to the First Continental Congress? Options: Georgia, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts

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Georgia

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What was the long-term impact of the First Continental Congress on American independence?

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The First Continental Congress significantly contributed to the unity and collective action of the colonies, paving the way for American independence.