At the First Continental Congress in 1774, the delegates agreed to:
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Correct answer: Organize a complete boycott of British goods through the 'Continental Association'
The First Continental Congress was a response to the Intolerable Acts. Rather than war, they sought to put economic pressure on Britain through a coordinated boycott while also petitioning the King for a redress of grievances.
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