The First Continental Congress, in late 1774,
A. denied Parliament's right to tax and legislate for the colonies (while acknowledging its authority to regulate their trade), and set up a trade boycott.
B. denied that Parliament or George III had any authority in America, and urged colonial legislatures to seize power from crown officials.
C. renounced American allegiance to George III, and established a Continental Army.
D. denied that Parliament had any authority at all in America, but took a collective oath of allegiance reaffirming loyalty to George III.
Answer: A
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