Adjournment of the First Continental Congress

Context of the Session. Delegates convened in response to the Intolerable Acts and the blockade of Boston Harbor. The meeting took place at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, with representatives from twelve of the thirteen colonies participating, as Georgia did not attend due to prevailing Loyalist sentiments.

Key Resolutions. The Congress agreed on a Declaration and Resolves that established the Continental Association. This compact mandated a boycott of British goods starting December 1, 1774, unless Parliament rescinded the Intolerable Acts. The delegates also planned non-importation of slaves and ceased exports if the acts remained unrepealed.

Adjournment and Future Plans. The Congress concluded its session on October 26, 1774. Before adjourning, delegates resolved to send invitations to colonies that had not joined them, including Georgia and Quebec, anticipating the need for a second congress to organize colonial defense.