Chap. 5 Imperial Breakdown 1763-1774
Chap. 5 Imperial Breakdown 1763-1774
Chap. 5 Imperial Breakdown 1763-1774
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First Continental CongressOctober 26, <strong>1774</strong>Independence Hall, Philadelphia• The Representatives of allcolonies, except Georgia, met inAssembly Hall, soon to be knownas Independence Hall.• Peyton Randolph of Virginia waselected president.• The Delegates decide that their“Continental Association ofColonies” should institutevarious sanctions against theBritish.• All imports from England are tobe cut off by Dec 1, <strong>1774</strong>. If notsufficient, all British Empireimports cut off by Sept 1775.• Independence is not mentioned.21Ch 5 Impl <strong>Breakdown</strong> <strong>1763</strong>-74(24)