What happened before the continental could meet?

Before the Continental Congress could meet, tensions between the American colonies and British authorities escalated due to issues like taxation without representation, the Intolerable Acts, and increased British military presence. Colonies began organizing local committees and militias in response to perceived threats to their rights and freedoms. The First Continental Congress convened in September 1774 as a unified response to these grievances, aiming to coordinate resistance against British policies and assert colonial rights. This gathering marked a significant step toward American unity and the eventual push for independence.