The Continental Congress'

Question 1

When did the first Continental Congress occur and end?

Answer 1

5th September 1774 - 26th October 1774

Question 2

When did the Second Continental Congress occur and end?

Answer 2

10th March 1775 - 1st May 1775

Question 3

Within the first Continental Congress, what 3 agreements did they come to and what did they mean?

Answer 3

1) The Declaration of Colonial Rights and Grievances
which states that all colonists had rights and that all colonists should not be taxed without representation.
2) Continental Association
which states that nothing should be imported from or exported to Britain (no trading with Britain.)
3) The Committee of observation and inspection
Which was a committee to ensure that people were following the continental association.

Question 4

How many delegates were sent from each colony?

Answer 4

55 delegates from each colony excluding Georgia

Question 5

Who took control of the colonies after the first Continental Congress when the colonists refused a government?

Answer 5

The Association of Observation and Inspection took control and so did the newly elected Provincial Congresses.

Question 6

How was the Continental Association enforced?

Answer 6

By the use of threats and intimidation.

Question 7

Fighting erupted in April 1775. Who was this between, and how many colonists and troops died?

Answer 7

It was between the Committee of Observation and Imitation and the newly elected Provincial Congress.
It killed 73 troops and 49 colonists.