How Did the First Continental Congress Propose to Combat Free

question 39

Multiple Choice

How did the First Continental Congress propose to combat free riding that was likely to occur as a result of the boycott of British goods?

• A) relying on institutional design that established a code for determining reasonable exceptions
• B) using committees that could identify and sanction those who violated the boycott
• C) imposing ban on certain types of commerce
• D) counting on the willingness of individuals to sacrifice their own interests for the greater good

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Material Culture

The physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture, including homes, artwork, tools, and religious artifacts.

Manufactured

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Songs

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Counterculture

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