Question

Why was the meeting of the First Continental Congress such a dangerous act?

A) There were likely to be riots and violent demonstrations as a result of the gathering.

B) The colonists who met this way were risking ambush by the British army.

C) The colonists were gathering to discuss a move against England, a treasonous act punishable by death.

D) In the meeting, colonists told scandalous lies about the English governors who ruled the colonies.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Going against England would be going against the king. This is treason, which is punishable by death.

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