But the Association was of great importance, as the colonies joining it agreed to buy no more British goods.

This policy was to be carried out by the Committees of Correspondence.

Any colony refusing to join the Association should be looked upon as hostile "to the liberties of this country," and treated as an enemy.

The American Association was the real beginning of the American Union.
[Sidenote: Resistance throughout the colonies 1774-75.] 129.

The Association carried out, 1774-75 .-- It was soon evident that Congress in forming the Association had done precisely what the people wished to have done.