Question

Question 5 of 20

British colonists gathered for the First Continental Congress to:

A. write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.

B. discuss grievances against Great Britain and assert their rights.

C. petition Great Britain to reinstate the policy of salutary neglect.

D. organize several violent protests against the Townshend Acts.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

The First Continental Congress convened in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between September 5 and October 26, 1774. Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met to discuss America's future under growing British aggression.