Lesson 25 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepCommittees of Correspondence
Committees of Correspondence were groups formed by the colonists to communicate and share information about British actions.
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Committees of Correspondence were groups formed by the colonists to communicate and share information about British actions. These committees helped to organize protests and spread news about events like the Boston Massacre and the Stamp Act. By working together, colonists could unite their efforts against British rule and coordinate their actions. This early form of communication played a crucial role in building a sense of unity among the colonies.
Key Facts
Committees of Correspondence helped colonists communicate.
They organized protests against British actions.
These committees built unity among the colonies.
Timeline
World War II ends
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
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1 of 2What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
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