Page 47 - Beers With Our Founding Fathers

A Patriot’s view of the history and direction of our Country

Henry Lee, John Adams, John Jay, Joseph Galloway, and John

Dickinson. All colonies had equal votes. The Congress
passed a Declaration of Rights (below -- recognizing "…life,

liberty, property, peaceable assembly and to petition the
King."). The purpose of the convention was to address and

seek resolution to the grievances and rights of the colonies.
Independence was not a consideration, being subjects of

the crown was not objected to. It also forbade the colonies
from trading with England until the rights and grievances of

the colonies were resolved. It was agreed, if necessary, to
reconvene in 1775; it became necessary.

 Articles of Association (First Continental Congress) –
September 5th 1774 – was the colonies assertion to exercise

a full trade embargo, between and for the colonies, against
England until peaceful remedies to the colonies grievances

could be agreed. Noting that the colonies still wished to
remain subjects of England, Congress provided, “To obtain

redress of these grievances which threaten destruction to
the lives, liberty, and property of his majesty's subjects in

North America, we are of opinion, that a non importation,

non consumption, and non exportation agreement, faithfully
adhered to will prove the most speedy, effectual, and
peaceable measure: And, therefore, we do for ourselves, and

the inhabitants of the several colonies, whom we represent,

firmly agree and associate, under the sacred ties of virtue
honour and love of our country, as follows…” [detailing

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