To which legislative body was Montgomery elected in May 1775?
British Parliament
New York City Council
New York Provincial Congress
Philadelphia Convention
Answer
The New York Provincial Congress was the legislative body to which Montgomery was elected in May 1775. This Congress was established as a response to the British Parliament's Coercive Acts, which were perceived as oppressive by the colonists. The Congress aimed to coordinate the colonies' resistance to British policies and played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of the American Revolution.
The Extraordinary Journey of Richard Montgomery: From British Soldier to American Patriot
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