what did georgians do instead of sending representatives to the first continental congress to protest the intolerable acts

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Instead of sending representatives to the First Continental Congress in 1774, Georgia chose to engage in local resistance and actions that reflected their unique circumstances. Due to internal divisions and the ongoing threat of Native American tribes, Georgia had a relatively limited colonial elite willing to oppose British authority at that time.

However, the colony did eventually organize a Provincial Congress in 1775, and in 1776, delegates from Georgia joined the Second Continental Congress. Georgia’s initial hesitance was influenced by its geographic isolation, political landscape, and the economic reliance on British trade, which contributed to a more cautious approach compared to other colonies.

did they capture several british arms storehouses

Yes, during the lead-up to the American Revolution, particularly in 1775, militia groups in Georgia did capture British arms and powder storage facilities. One significant event was the capture of the Powder Magazine at Savannah in January 1776. Local patriots seized British military supplies, which included gunpowder and other arms, to bolster their resources for the impending conflict. This action was part of the broader pattern of colonial resistance against British authority and an effort to prepare for potential armed conflict as tensions escalated.

did they send a group of georgians to the first contentinental congress in savanah

Yes, Georgia did hold a local meeting in Savannah in 1774 in response to the Intolerable Acts, which was part of the growing colonial resistance. However, this gathering did not result in sending a delegate to the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia at that time. Although there was some initial organization, Georgia’s delegation to the First Continental Congress was ultimately not present, as the colony had a more complex situation, including internal divisions and a smaller population of patriots compared to other colonies.

It was not until the Second Continental Congress in 1775 that Georgia sent delegates, aligning more firmly with the revolutionary cause as conditions changed in the years leading up to the American Revolution. So, while Georgia did organize some local efforts, they did not send representatives to the First Continental Congress.

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I apologize for not meeting your expectations in my previous responses. To clarify: Georgia did indeed hold a meeting in Savannah in 1774 to discuss the Intolerable Acts, and a group of Georgians did participate in that meeting. However, they did not send representatives to the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia, as most other colonies did.

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