First Continental Congress (sep 5, 1774 – oct 26, 1774)
Description:
After the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party, a group of delegates- George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, and John Jay- met in Philadelphia. This meeting was to get rid of taxation without representation along with maintaining the British Army's presence in the colonies.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 5, 1774
oct 26, 1774
~ 1 months and 21 days