Question

What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774? Option A To organize colonial militias for war Option B To draft the Declaration of Independence Option C To declare independence from Britain immediately Option D To petition the King and coordinate a colonial boycott of British goods

Answer 1

The primary purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774 was **Option D: To petition the King and coordinate a colonial boycott of British goods**. The Congress aimed to address colonial grievances regarding British policies and to organize a collective response, including the implementation of a boycott to pressure Britain.