1775-1783 By raquepan@delawarecityschools.net May 10, 1775 The Second Continental Congress beings meeting in Philadelphia, PA Jan 1, 1776 Thomas Paine's booklet "Common Sense" is published, encouraging many colonists to want independence. Thomas Paine's booklet "Common Sense" is published, encouraging many colonists to want independence. Jul 4, 1776 The Declaratio of Independence is signed by 56 delegates and officially separates the colonies from Great Britian
