Question

Why did delegates from the American colonies meet in Philadelphia in 1775?

Answer 1

On September 5, 1774, delegates from each of the 13 colonies except for Georgia (which was fighting a Native-American uprising and was dependent on the British for military supplies) met in Philadelphia as the First Continental Congress to organize colonial resistance to Parliament's Coercive Acts.

Answer 2

The delegates from 12 colonies meet in Philadelphia in 1775 to unite themselves and fight for independence.

Explanation:

• The 12 American colonies delegates meet together in 1775 that resulted in the Second Continental Congress.
• The meeting held shortly after the war with the British had begun.
• They began discussing their relations with Great Britain in the colonies.
• George Washington elected as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
• The Declaration of Independence was written in this congress.

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