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The American Revolution Begins

The American Revolution Begins. 1775. Objectives. Describe South Carolina’s reaction to the various Acts and taxes imposed on the colonies. Identify the 5 South Carolina officials of the First Continental Congress Identify 2 accomplishments of the Congress

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The American Revolution Begins

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  1. The American Revolution Begins 1775

  2. Objectives • Describe South Carolina’s reaction to the various Acts and taxes imposed on the colonies. • Identify the 5 South Carolina officials of the First Continental Congress • Identify 2 accomplishments of the Congress • Identify the President of the Congress

  3. General Meeting • July, 1774 Representatives from SC met in Charles Town to voice opposition to taxes and Acts • Elected reps to Continental Congress: John & Edward Rutledge, Thomas Lynch, Henry Middleton, Christopher Gadsden -All from Low Country

  4. First Continental Congress • Began in Sept. 1774 • Gadsden urged Congress for Independence-had few supporters • Congress decided on nonimportation and nonexportation agreements • Rice (SC)-only item that could be exported

  5. The Continental Congress

  6. First Continental Congress • Henry Middleton (SC) was elected President of the Congress • Congress agreed to meet May 10, 1775 if Intolerable Acts were not repealed • Approved preparations to defend the colonies if war was declared • SC readied their militia

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