26 oct. 1774 - First Continental Congress
Description:
From September 5 to October 26, delegates from each of the colonies except Georgia convened at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia. The Congress issued a Declaration of Rights, affirming their loyalty but disagreeing with the Parliament's right to tax. They also called for the stop of British imports in the colonies if the Coercive acts were not repealed.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
26 oct. 1774
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 249 ans
