The Committees of Correspondence were essential to the revolutionary cause because they:
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Correct answer: Provided a secret communication network to coordinate resistance between the colonies
Started by Samuel Adams in Massachusetts, these committees allowed the colonies to share information about British actions and synchronize their responses. This network fostered a sense of intercolonial unity that was necessary for the Revolution.
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