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Why was the First Continental Congress called?
  1. To create a legislative body for the colonies
  2. To discuss acceptable forms of colonial protest toward British rule.
  3. To organize a large military force
  4. To demand independence from Britain
Explanation
Answer - B - The First Continental Congress was called to discuss acceptable forms of colonial protest.

Key Takeaway: Because the colonies were not quite ready to break away from Britain, the Congress met in 1774 to brainstorm effective ways to air colonists’ issues and complaints against the British-without raising an army or waging a war. Representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies went to Philadelphia to discuss acceptable forms of reaction to the newly-passed Intolerable Acts. The king and Parliament did not respond to the congress’s demands.
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