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“To these grievous measures, Americans cannot submit.” That’s the bold declaration that helped spark a coordinated resistance across the colonies in 1774. On this episode, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental...
On October 14, 1774, the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress was adopted in response to the Coercive Acts passed by Parliament. It not only set the stage for further actions in the next 2 years, but also included principles and rights that can...