Question

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of the First and Second Continental Congress?

The success of the First and Second Continental Congress at peaceably organizing legislation against Great Britain demonstrated the effectiveness of a representative government.
The ability of the colonists to engage in legislative policy and decision-making during the two congresses showed that representative democracy could be effective.
The failure of both the First and Second Continental Congress to avoid war with Great Britain proved that representative democracy was ineffective.
The inability of colonists to elect effective representatives to either Continental Congress showed that representative democracy was only effective with educated citizens.

Answer 1

The success of the First and Second Continental Congress at peaceably organizing legislation against Great Britain demonstrated the effectiveness of a representative government.

Answer 2

Option # 1 is the correct answer!