Module 4 Lesson 2

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  • First Continental Congress

    A meeting of 12 out of the 13 colonies to discuss the coercive acts.

  • Second Continental Congress

    Held the colonial war effort.

  • Olive Branch Petition

    was drafted to King George III from the moderate party, being the last attempt to avoid war.

  • Prohibitory Act

    Was passed because of the American rebellion. It provided a naval blockade at American ports.

  • United States Declaration of Independence

    The statement made by the second continental congress saying that America is no longer under the rule of the British.