Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress

The Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, sometimes referred to as the Declaration of Colonial Rights, was passed in response to the Intolerable Acts on October 14, 1774, by the First Continental Congress.

It had many similarities to the earlier Declaration of Rights and Grievances, passed by the Stamp Act Congress.

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Building Toward Independence

The Religion, Culture, Writings, and Declarations leading up to American Independence
The Great Awakening|

George Whitefield • No taxation without representation • Jonathan Mayhew • John Wise • Black Robed Regiment • An Appeal To Heaven

American Enlightenment|

Natural Law • Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania • Common Sense • Benjamin Franklin • James Madison • Republicanism • Liberty Tree • Thomas Jefferson • Sons of Liberty • Boston Tea Party • Rattlesnake (American symbol) • Declaration of Rights and Grievances

Resolutions|

Virginia Resolves • Massachusetts Circular Letter • Bush River Declaration • Suffolk Resolves • Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress • Petition to the King • Olive Branch Petition • Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms • Lee Resolution • Continental Association

Declaration of Independence