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 **__ FORMATION OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS __**

__ The Attendees of the continental __ __ Congress __ By: Anthony After a long time of constant fighting, and **Boycotting;** Samuel Adams, George Washington, Peyton Randolph, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, John Adams, John Jay, Joseph Galloway, and John Dickinson decided to attend the first continental congress. Peyton Randolph of Virginia was chosen president of the Congress. Every colony had equal voting power. At the time, there were 12 colonies. The thirteenth colony (Georgia) selected an official to lead but he didn’t want to attend the continental congress. This is some backround information on the attendees. George Washington-The future president of the united states, Officer in French & Indian war. Samuel Adams- One of the first **patriots** to challenge the British Government (politician). Peyton Randolph- was President of the first continental congress. Randolph Worked as a full time lawyer before being president of the continental Congress. Patrick Henry-Governor of Virginia from 1776-1779 Richard Henry Lee- Statesman for Virginia John Adams- The future president of the United States and a federalist John Jay-First chief justice of United States, **diplomat**, ambassador of Spain and France, co writer of “federalist papers” Joseph Galloway-American **loyalist**, speaker of Pennsylvania provincial assembly John Dickinson-American Lawyer, **militia** officer, politician from Philadelphia
 * Boycotting- Refusal to buy or take part in**
 * Patriots- people who were against the British government and the British laws**
 * Dimplomat- a person who represents a country**
 * Loyalist- somebody who favors the British government and the British laws**
 * Militia- a local group of people form together to create a small force**

=The formation of the Continental Congress=


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 * ADAMS || DICKINSON || GALLOWAY ||
 * GEORGE || HENRY || JAY ||
 * JOHN || JOSEPH || LEE ||
 * PATRICK || PEYTON || RANDOLPH ||
 * RICHARD || SAMUEL || WASHINGTON ||

continental congress meeting N., Jack. "Continental Congress." //Continental congress//. New york, New York: World book, 1/5/11. Print.