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What did Patrick Henry help to draft during the First Continental Congress in 1774?

  • Constitution

  • Petition to the King

  • Declaration of Independence

  • Articles of Confederation

Answer

The Petition to the King, drafted by Patrick Henry during the First Continental Congress in 1774, expressed the grievances and demands of the American colonies to King George III. It aimed to address the escalating tensions and seek redress for perceived injustices, hoping to preserve the relationship between the colonies and the British crown while safeguarding the colonists' rights and liberties.
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