Question

Question

Which actions did the First Continental Congress take that led to the American Revolution?

Select all correct answers.

Responses

They made a formal declaration of war on Britain because Britain passed the Intolerable Acts.
They made a formal declaration of war on Britain because Britain passed the Intolerable Acts.

They sent a militia to Concord to steal weapons from the British, starting the war.
They sent a militia to Concord to steal weapons from the British, starting the war.

They created a resolution with grievances against the king, which led to further conflict.
They created a resolution with grievances against the king, which led to further conflict.

They voted to boycott all trade with Britain until Parliament stopped taxing the colonies.

Answer 1

The correct responses regarding the actions taken by the First Continental Congress that contributed to the American Revolution are:

• They created a resolution with grievances against the king, which led to further conflict.
• They voted to boycott all trade with Britain until Parliament stopped taxing the colonies.

The First Continental Congress did not make a formal declaration of war on Britain, nor did they send a militia to Concord; those actions are associated with events that occurred later, such as the battles of Lexington and Concord.