1why was the meeting of the first continental congress in 1774 a significant
event?
a it showed that parliament had failed to convince the colonists to
remain in the british empire.
b it resulted in the exclusion of shopkeepers, artisans, and farmers from
the boycott.
c it represented an attempt to unify colonies and colonists against the
coercive acts.
dit provided the colonists with a temporary form of parliamentary
representation.