Why did delegates from the American colonies meet in Philadelphia in 1775?

A) to write a colonial constitution

B) to decide whether or not to give in to English demands

C) to elect a colonial president

D) to celebrate Thanksgiving

Question

Why did delegates from the American colonies meet in Philadelphia in 1775?
	
A)   	to write a colonial constitution
	
B)   	to decide whether or not to give in to English demands
	
C)   	to elect a colonial president
	
D)   	to celebrate Thanksgiving

wwhitlock · Answer

The King was demanding taxes from the colonies. These taxes were only on the colonies and not other Englishmen. The colonials got together to decide what they could do about being treated unfairly by the King.