What Was the Primary Purpose of the First Continental Congress

question 28

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• A)to establish an international identity
• B)to adopt the Declaration of Independence
• C)to coordinate a joint response to the actions of the British
• D)to coordinate a colonial response to England's declaration of war
• E)to set new tax rates in the colonies in response to a request from Parliament.

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