On September 1774, in response to the Intolerable Acts, delegates from 12 colonies gathered in Philadelphia (Georgia didn't attend). They wanted to respond to Britain's threats to their liberties. Most Americans did not want independence, just to go back to the way it was before the Seven Years War. They called for the colonies to boycott British goods and make military preparations. They sent a petition to the king asking for him to recognize colonial rights and to immediately repeal the Intolerable Acts. They did recognize Britain's right to regulate commerce. The king was angry when he received the petition and declared that Massachusetts was in rebellion and sent more troops which led to the first battle of the revolution. (pg 104-105)

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