Question

which of the following are true statements about the delegates to the first continental congress? select all that apply. most of the delegates had never met each other face to face. some of the delegates thought that the colonies should make peace with great britain. some of the delegates thought that war with great britain was unavoidable. the delegates included women and formerly enslaved men.

Explanation:

• The First Continental Congress brought together delegates from across the 13 colonies, many of whom had no prior in-person contact due to geographic separation.
• Delegates held a range of views: some pushed for reconciliation and peace with Great Britain, while others believed conflict was inevitable as tensions over British control escalated.
• All delegates to the First Continental Congress were white men; no women or formerly enslaved men participated.

Answer:

A. Most of the delegates had never met each other face to face.
B. Some of the delegates thought that the colonies should make peace with Great Britain.
C. Some of the delegates thought that war with Great Britain was unavoidable.