The First Time a Majority of Colonists Joined Together to Oppose

question 33

Multiple Choice

The first time a majority of colonists joined together to oppose British rule was

• A) during the Stamp Act Congress.
• B) during the First Continental Congress.
• C) during the Boston Tea Party.
• D) the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
• E) upon ratification of the Articles of Confederation.

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