The correct answer is 1774.
As a result of the intolerable laws that had been passed by the british parliament, the colonists in america were convinced that they needed to take action to protect their lives and their freedom. That s why they called a convention.
On september 5, 1774, 56 delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies were sent to meet in philadepphia. They were the representatives in the first continental congress and debated the rights of the settlers, who had the right to freedom, life and property .