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The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to protest the Intolerable Acts. Representatives from all the colonies except Georgia attended. The Congress voted to cut off colonial trade with Great Britain. -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress established the militia as the Continental Army to represent the thirteen states. Designed a contenental currency. appointed Geo. Washington as general. and issued the Olive Branch Treaty to the British Monarchy. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by representatives of teh colonies . This article listed the reasons why the colonies desired independence ifrom British rule. -
French Alliance
The French Alliance provided aid from France against England. Including the use o fteh much needed French Navy. -
Articles of Confederation
Thirteen states create a confederacy called the United States of America, Each state maintains its own sovereignty. Creates a very weak Federal Government. -
U.S. Constitution
After the failure of the Weak Articles of Confederation the United States ratified the Constitution. The Constitution set up the three branches of government and gave the Federal Government more power.
