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In America, the word Congress means our government representatives who meet to discuss our nation and its problems. It includes both Senators and House of Representatives who are elected by the citizens of the United States via voting. Prior to our country beginning, a group of colonists met forming the first Continental Congress.

Write two paragraphs explaining the following:

What is the First Continental  Congress?
Who was a part of the first Continental Congress?
What caused this group to meet? (Explain all of the events leading to their meeting.
Why did this group choose its location?
What were the effects of this group's meeting?

How are the Congress of today and the first Continental Congress similar and different?

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