Mobilizing Colonial Resistance: The First Continental Congress

In the years leading up to the American Revolution, growing tensions between the British government and the American colonies were characterized by a series of legislative acts that sparked widespread dissent. One notable reaction from the colonies was the formation of groups that organized protests against British policies. Among these was a key event in 1774, where delegates from twelve colonies gathered to respond to the Coercive Acts. Which of the following events is recognized as a pivotal moment in mobilizing colonial resistance that led to the eventual outbreak of the Revolutionary War?