History of the United States I / Unit 5 USH1 0633 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Continental Association
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The idea
The colonists demanded repeal of all repressive acts since seventeen seventy-three and agreed a non-importation, non-exportation and non-consumption pact against all British goods.
In practice
The Continental Association enforcing the boycott as an umbrella for local committees of observation and inspection.
Where people slip
Through these actions the First Continental Congress established a governing network in opposition to royal authority.
Your place on the trail
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