1st Continental Congress Meets (5 sept. 1774 – 26 oct. 1774)
Description:
Delegates from twelve of Britain’s thirteen American colonies met to discuss America’s future under growing British aggression. The list of delegates included many prominent colonial leaders, such as Samuel Adams of Massachusetts, and two future presidents of the United States, George Washington and John Adams. Delegates discussed boycotting British goods to establish the rights of Americans and planned for a Second Continental Congress. (MountVernon.org)Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
5 sept. 1774
26 oct. 1774
~ 1 months and 21 days