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The 1st Continental Congress called for the complete abolition of the slave trade
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the colonists were both affirming their loyalty to the king
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the colonists captured Bunker Hill.
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Richard Henry Lee of Virginia's resolution of declaring independence was passed.
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The Declaration of Independence was formally approved by Congress
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General Washington and his men were overpowered by the British at the Battle of Long Island.
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The 2nd Continental Congress called upon the colonies to draft new constitutions.
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Virginia called for a convention at Annapolis, Maryland.
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back-country farmers, who were losing their farms through mortgage foreclosures and tax delinquencies, attempted to enforce their demands of cheap paper money, lighter taxes, and a suspension of property takeovers; led by Captain Daniel Shays
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55 representatives from all of the states except for Rhode Island were sent to Philadelphia to talk of the government in the future of the country. (Constitutional Convention) George Washington was elected as the leader.