In July, high school student/teacher delegates from the 13 original colonies meet to commemorate the First Continental Congress held in 1774.
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Just next door @YPCCPhilly is taking place at @CarpentersHall to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the 1st Continental Congress. Delegates from the 13 colonies are listening to guest lecturers, visiting neighboring historic sites, and discussing current events and US historyđź“ś
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#OTD in #History 1774, the Quartering Act was enacted. It allowed royal governors—not colonial legislatures—to house British troops in empty buildings at colonists’ expense. But this warning against rebellion backfired, and instead helped make #AmericanRevolution all but certain.
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Representing NY with this amazing student at the first-ever Young People’s Continental Congress!! 💙🥳
👋 Say hello to New York delegates, Ms. Sarah Espinal & Madison Choi from Jericho High School. Join us in our mission to explore this exciting opportunity for students and teachers to learn more about America’s founding at @carpentershall this July.
#CarpentersHall #FirstYo ...
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