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First Continental Congress
Met up to talk about the rights of colonists after the Intolerable Acts. -
Second Continental Congress
During this meeting, they made George Washington head of the Continental Army. Also talked about independence and compromise. -
Olive Branch Petition
A document in which the colonists pledged their loyalty to the crown and asserted their rights as British citizens. The King refused it. -
Prohibitory Act
Cut off all trade between American colonies and England. Removed colonies from the King's protection. -
Declaration of Independence
Continental Congress voted that the colonies were free.
