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First Continental Congress Calls for Abolition of Slave Trade
The Philadelphia Quakers founded the first anti-slavery society in 1775. The 1st Continental Congress called for the complete abolition of the slave trade in 1774. IMPORTANCE is that the Revolution also inspired African-American resistance against slavery. During the Revolution, thousands of slaves obtained their freedom by running away. -
King George III Proclaims Colonies in Rebellion
King George III speaks before both houses of the British Parliament to discuss growing concern about the rebellion in America, which he viewed as a traitorous action against himself and Great Britain. IMPORTANCE is unfortunately for George III, Thomas Paine’s anti-monarchical argument in the pamphlet, Common Sense, published in January 1776, proved persuasive to many American colonists. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is the statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies. IMPORTANCE is formally announced their irrevocable political separation from the government of Great Britain. -
Treaty of Paris
The American Revolutionary War was formally ended. The British acknowledged the independence of the United States. The colonial empire of Great Britain was destroyed in North America. IMPORTANCE it ended the War of the American Revolution. -
Bills of Rights Adopted
It is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, confirming the fundamental rights of American citizens. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press, the rights of peaceful assembly and petition. IMPORTANT because the Constitution didn't contain a declaration of human rights. -
Washington Reelected president
This was the first contested American presidential election and the only one to elect a President and Vice President from opposing tickets. IMPORTANCE because Adams won, Thomas Jefferson received more electoral votes than Pinckney and was elected Vice-President.
