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Why did delegates from the American colonies meet in Philadelphia in 1775?

A) to write a colonial constitution
B) to decide whether or not to give in to 1 demands
C) to elect a colonial president
D) to celebrate Thanksgiving

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the correct answer is "b) to decide whether or not to give in to 1 demand

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The main reason why delegates from the American colonies met in Philadelphia in 1775 was "B) to decide whether or not to give in to demands by Britain", since this was the last effort made by the colonists to try to avert full-on warfare.
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