First Continental Congress

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Objective

I can describe the goals and actions of the First Continental Congress.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What event led to the calling of the First Continental Congress?

2

Name three actions taken by the First Continental Congress.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe two goals the delegates hoped to achieve by convening the First Continental Congress. Describe two actions taken by the First Continental Congress to address their concerns with Great Britain. Describe two reasons why the delegates of the First Continental Congress decided to meet again in the future.

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