Road To Independence

By stu.huemmerm@mishawaka.k12.in.us

  • Continental Congress Meets

    Continental Congress Meets
    • All colonies but Georgia have representatives
    • Voted to send a "Statement of Grievances"
    • Voted to Boycott all British trade
    • Patrick Henry - VA rep. urged colonists to unite against Britain

  • First Continental Congress Meets

    First Continental Congress Meets
    All of the colonies but Georgia sent delegates/representatives to the meeting. The delegates voted to send a "Statement of Grievances" and boycott all British trade. Patrick Henry, the Virginia delegate/representative, urged the colonists to unite against Britain.