How many of the 13 colonies agreed to meet at the Continental Congress to start their own government?

• A. 12
• B. 13
• C. 11
• D. 10

Answer: (A)

When the colonies explored uniting to handle issues with Britain, the first Continental Congress brought delegates from almost all the colonies together to coordinate a common response. In 1774, delegates came from twelve of the thirteen colonies; one colony did not participate at that time. That means the number agreeing to meet was twelve. The aim was to discuss a collective approach to the Coercive Acts and to coordinate actions, laying the groundwork for a more unified colonial government, with the expectation that all colonies would eventually join, which happened later with the Second Continental Congress.