Weegy: The states took so long to ratify the Articles of Confederation because Maryland held out ratifying due to border disputes with neighboring states. User: The First Continental Congress sent a petition to King George. What did it proclaim? Weegy: The first Continental Congress sent a petition to King George. [ It proclaimed that had it not been for the acts of oppression forced upon the colonies by the British Parliament, the American people would be standing behind British rule; and called for the repeal of the Coercive ("Intolerable") Acts. ] User: What did the first waves immigrants have in common (More)

Weegy: They all spoke English - is what all of the first waves of immigrants had in common. User: Under the provisions in the Magna Carta, people who were accused of an offense had the right to a trial by a jury of: A. a religious order. B. the state. C. elders. D. peers. Weegy: Under the provisions in the Magna Carta, people who were accused of an offense had the right to a trial by a jury of: peers. User: British Parliament passed a series of acts, which the colonists called Intolerable Acts, following which event? Weegy: British Parliament passed a series of acts, which the colonists called Intolerable Acts, following Boston Tea Party. User: Which colony did not attend the First Continental Congress that met in Philadelphia in 1774? A. Massachusetts B. Boston C. Georgia D. Virginia Weegy: Georgia did not attend the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in 1774. (More)

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Weegy: John Dickinson was appointed to head the committee to work on the articles of confederation. User: Suppose you work for a government agency that regulates the buying and selling in the country. Which main purpose of government is your agency serving? A. Distribution of resources B. Organizing work for common goals C. Keeping civil order D. Settling disputes Weegy: Suppose you work for a government agency that regulates the buying and selling in the country. Distribution of resources is your agency serving. (More)