The Continental Association and the Resolves of the First Continental Congress
Channel: US National Archives
Date: 2023-06-29

John Dickinson details his Petition to the King asking Britain to repeal the Intolerable Acts. As a delegate to the First Continental Congress representing Pennsylvania, he further details the resolves made by the First Continental Congress, known as the Continental Association (Articles of Association), and how those resolutions will affect trade for both the colonists and the British.

This is part 4 of a 5-part video series: "The Road to the Declaration of Independence: Year 1774." Follow along this historic road on the National Archives Youtube channel playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugwVCjzrJsUSzs6Au6u_QnQBpR8nfHQK

This program is presented in partnership with the National Archives Foundation and American Historical Theatre. John Dickinson is portrayed by Doug Thomas.