During which event did the First Continental Congress take place?

The First Continental Congress convened in 1774, which was before the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. This gathering of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies came together in response to the Intolerable Acts imposed by Britain, seeking to address colonial grievances and foster a united front against British authority. The Congress was significant in laying the groundwork for subsequent events leading to independence.

The other options highlight events that either occurred later or were unrelated. The American Revolutionary War began in 1775, making the timing of the Congress prior to this conflict pivotal in its purpose and activities. The Treaty of Paris, which formally ended the Revolutionary War, was signed in 1783, long after the Congress took place. Lastly, the Seven Years War (also known as the French and Indian War) occurred from 1756 to 1763, well before the First Continental Congress. Thus, the appropriate context for the Congress aligns with the period leading up to the Declaration of Independence.