Question

What did American colonists hope to accomplish by convening the Continental Congress?

A. To create a response to widespread anti-British protests
B. To become an independent nation
C. To assure George lll of their loyalty to the crown
D. To demand a colonial representative in Parliament

Answer 1

A. To create a response to widespread anti-British protests

Answer 2

B. To become an independent nation is your answer

The First Continental Congress was called during the Revolutionary War, and was given the role of governing the "rebel" states. They also passed laws, created armies, and did of what all 3 branches of today's government does.

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