The First Continental Congress, in late 1774,
A. denied that Parliament had any authority at all in America, but took a collective oath of allegiance reaffirming loyalty to George III.
B. renounced American allegiance to George III, and established a Continental Army.
C. 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.
D. denied that Parliament or George III had any authority in America, and urged colonial legislatures to seize power from crown officials.
Answer: C
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