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Why did the continental congress issue the Declaration of Independence?
Moderates in the Congress still hoped that the colonies could be reconciled with Great Britain, but a movement towards independence steadily gained ground. Congress established the Continental Army (June 1775), coordinated the war effort, issued a Declaration of Independence in July 1776, and designed a new government in the Articles of Confederation, which were ratified in 1781.
Where is the Declaration of Independence held at?
It was argued by members of the Xecond Continental Congress in the Pennsylvania Statehouse, later re-named Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, Pennsylcania.
Who did the members of the first continental congress send their request to?
King George III
How many attended the continental congress?
The first Continental Congress consisted of 56 delegates from the 13 colonies. The Second Continental Congress added new members such as John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, James Wilson, Benjamin Franklin and Lyman Hall.
What powers did congress acquire in the second continental congress?
The first Continental Congress brought together representatives from each of the colonies ,except Georgia to discuss their response to the British Intolerable Acts. The members agreed to boycott British goods
