The First Continental Congress, convened in September 1774, unified the American colonists by bringing together delegates from nearly all of the thirteen colonies to discuss a collective response to the British government's Coercive Acts, fostering a sense of shared grievances and solidarity against perceived tyranny. It established the groundwork for a collective boycott of British goods through the Continental Association and laid the foundation for future political cooperation, leading to a more cohesive resistance against British policies.
