Among leading men in the colonies much letter writing took place, which led to an agreement for a "grand congress" in philadelphia. in the early summer of 1774, every colony except georgia selected delegates to the congress. delegates from canada were also invited, however they did not attend. this event became known as the a. first continental congress. c. congress of the united colonies. b. congress of the united states. d. parliament.

Consider the following invention from the american industrial era. cotton gin – a machine that removed seeds from short-staple cotton which option explains how this invention contributed to the role of the united states as an emerging world power? a. it was in high demand abroad, as many european nations had begun farming cotton. b. it led to the decline of slavery in the south, which enhanced america’s international reputation. c. it freed up many slaves to become factory workers in northern cities, which improved the economy. d. it increased production efficiency of a us cash crop that was in high demand in other nations.