Question

At the First Continental Congress, which of the following did the Congress demand of England?
A.
that England recognize George Washington as the head of the colonies
B.
that the Proclamation of 1763 be lifted
C.
that the Intolerable Acts be repealed
D.
that the colonies' independence be recognized

Answer 1

C. that the Intolerable Acts be repealed

The First Continental Congress (1774) was convened to protest the Coercive/Intolerable Acts and to petition Parliament and the King for the repeal of those measures, not to seek independence or recognize military leadership.