Question

Which best describes the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

-Great Britain and France declared war, known as the French and Indian war.
-American colonists fought the British at the battles of Lexington and Concord.
-Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, acknowledging Americas independence.
-The founding fathers wrote the Constitution of the United States of America

Answer 1

July 6-18, 1774

Attends meetings in Alexandria, Virginia, which address the growing conflict between the Colonies and Parliament. Washington co-authors with George Mason the Fairfax County Resolves, which protest the British "Intolerable Acts"--punitive legislation passed by the British in the wake of the December 16th, 1773, Boston Tea Party. The Fairfax Resolves call for non-importation of British goods, support for Boston, and the meeting of a Continental Congress.

July 18, 1774

The Resolves are presented to the public at the Fairfax County Courthouse. Fairfax Resolves

September 5 - October 26, 1774

The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia. Washington serves as a delegate from Virginia.

October 9, 1774

While attending the First Continental Congress, Washington responds to a letter from Captain Robert Mackenzie, then in Boston. Mackenzie, a fellow Virginia officer, criticizes the behavior of the city's rebellious inhabitants. Washington sharply disagrees and defends the actions of Boston's patriots. Yet, like many members of Congress who still hope for reconciliation, Washington writes that no "thinking man in all North America," wishes "to set up for independency." George Washington to Robert Mackenzie, October 9, 1774

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