First Continental Congress

After the Coercive Acts were placed upon the citizens of Boston, Masscahusetts, it was time that the colonies declared themselves an independent nation. Delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies (Georgia was the only colony not to represent) met in Philedelphia for it was the leading and superior city of the colonies. Some of the members included George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. It was a sweaty summer day there, and some teased that the room smelled terrible, but it was the birth of the United States. Their first act was boycotting all sales and trade with England, and Britain was forced to take action for war.