September 5 in American History
Delegates from twelve colonies met in Philadelphia to coordinate a response to Britain's Coercive Acts — the first time the colonies acted together as something like one body. It wasn't a declaration of independence yet, just colonies agreeing to stop acting alone. That was the real first step.
In 1774: the First Continental Congress convenes. Delegates from twelve colonies met in Philadelphia to coordinate a response to Britain's Coercive Acts — the first time the colonies acted together as something like one body.
Delegates from twelve colonies met in Philadelphia to coordinate a response to Britain's Coercive Acts — the first time the colonies acted together as something like one body. It wasn't a declaration of independence yet, just colonies agreeing to stop acting alone. That was the real first step.
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