THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

FACTS

• This took place September 5, 1774, until October 26.
• It took place at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia.
• Over 100 delegates attended.

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

• At this gathering, people debated, Patrick Henry believed violence was the answer, but many disagreed.
• They compromised, and drafted the Declaration of Rights, which was to be represented to King George.

WHO WAS THERE?

• Delegates from each colony, except Georgia were present.
• Some people that were there were: Patrick Henry, John Adams, James Madison, and James Monroe, along with 90 other delegates.
• Members were of elite standards.

WHY IT TOOK PLACE

• This took place in response to the Intolerable Acts, which was imposed on Boston as punishment for the Boston Tea Party.
• They wrote many letters, but the king ignored them.
• They planned to meet again in May of 1775 if the British did not meet their demands.