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First Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia
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Congress opposes the Coercive Acts and says they are “not to be obeyed”
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Create the Declaration and Resolves to oppose the Coercive Acts and other attempts to undermine the British control, while also defining the rights of the colonists
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Continental Association is adopted by Congress where they agree to boycott imports from the British, put an embargo on exports to Britain, and stop use of slave trade
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Parliament declares Massachusetts to be in a state of war
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Patrick Henry gives speech against British rule, saying the famous line, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
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New England Restraining Act is made by King George III, attempting to force the colonies to only trade with England
