Question

At the first continental congress, what significant action did delegates organize against the British?

Answer 1

At the first continental congress, the significant action that the delegates decided was to boycott British goods in order to show their dissent against the British policies

Explanation:

• The First Continental Congress was conducted from September 5, 1774-October 26, 1774 where its delegates from each colonial state met at the Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The delegates held the congress to;

1. Show their dissent against the British
2. Disapprove British policies
3. Rescind the Intolerable Acts  
4. To boycott British goods and thereby imposing economic sanction on the British  
5. Convey their demands to King George III about colonial issues.

• Many patriots like George Washington, John Adam, Samuel Adams, s were part of the delegate