Resolutions Passed at the First Continental Congress

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Resolutions Passed at the First Continental Congress. Drafted a statement of grievences. Called for a repeal of all 13 acts passed since 1763. Boycotted ALL British goods!. Also would not sell goods to Britain. Created their own militia(citizen soldiers).

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Resolutions Passed at the First Continental Congress

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Resolutions Passed at the First Continental Congress
Drafted a statement of grievences • Called for a repeal of all 13 acts passed since 1763.
Boycotted ALL British goods! • Also would not sell goods to Britain.
Created their own militia(citizen soldiers) • Minutemen – these men would be ready to fight in “a minute’s time”

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