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First Continental Congress

Definition

noun. the first meeting of delegates from the American colonies to discuss their rights and responses to British rule.

Example Sentence

The First Continental Congress met to discuss complaints about King George.

More Example Sentences

The first continental congress helped unite the colonies.

Synonyms

colonial assembly; early congress; founding meeting

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