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First Continental Congress
Sept. 5, 1774- The first Continental Congress delegates gathered to make a compact to boycott British goods. -
Late 1775 Prohibitory Act
This legislation was from the British which cut off trade from the 13 colonies and removed the colonies from the protection of the King. -
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Second Continental Congress
May 10, 1775- Delegates met to plan a response to the British government if the British did not repeal or modify their acts against the colonists. -
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The Olive Branch Petition
This petition was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5, 1775, in a final attempt to avoid a war with the British. -
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The Declaration of Independence
The 2nd Continental Congress made a formal declaration for the American colonies to separate from British rule under King George III