First Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia
Congress opposes the Coercive Acts and says they are “not to be obeyed”
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
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
Parliament declares Massachusetts to be in a state of war
Patrick Henry gives speech against British rule, saying the famous line, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
New England Restraining Act is made by King George III, attempting to force the colonies to only trade with England
