1. 1. Clear your desk of everything except a pen.
Bellringer
1. Clear your desk of everything except a pen.

2. Where are we???
- Just finished the Crisis that leads up to the War/Separation
- Our last point was the Coercive Acts, which is the propeller from Phase III to Separation
- Now it’s time for separation…

3. 1st Continental Congress
What: A meeting of all colonies (except GA) in order to present a unified colonial voice while coming up with a plan of action to combat Britain’s laws
When: 1774
Where: Philadelphia

4. 1st Continental Congress
Significance: Shows that the colonies are willing to take unified action to protect their rights

5. Assignment 1. Where did the 1st Continental Congress meet?
Using the handout, answer the following in your notes. You will need to write the questions.
1. Where did the 1st Continental Congress meet?
2. Which colony did not attend? Why?
3. What did the 1st Continental Congress seek to do?
4. List prominent members of the Congress and then briefly describe the lives of the 1st Continental Congress members.
5. List and briefly describe the five major actions taken by the First Continental Congress.
6. Read “Declaration and Resolves of the First Congress” and write in your own words the 10 rights Congress members said the colonies should have.