All of the following characterize the First Continental Congress except: George Washington was chosen as commander-in-chief. It sent resolutions to King George and Parliament. Georgia did not attend the Convention.

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Rashad Hurst

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24 July, 19:45

All of the following characterize the First Continental Congress except: George Washington was chosen as commander-in-chief. It sent resolutions to King George and Parliament. Georgia did not attend the Convention.

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Arjun Petty · Answer 1

George Washington was chosen as commander-in-chief.

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The First Continental Congress was formed in 1774 by the delegates of the colonies to discuss the coercive acts passed by Britisher in response to their resistance to new taxes. It served as the first government of the nation later came to know as the United States of America. The war efforts were still at an initial stage and not united until the Second Continental Congress took place next year demanding independence from Britain.