The Revolution

By amberw26
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress

    Met up to talk about the rights of colonists after the Intolerable Acts.
  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress

    During this meeting, they made George Washington head of the Continental Army. Also talked about independence and compromise.
  • Olive Branch Petition

    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

    Declaration of Independence

    Continental Congress voted that the colonies were free.