The most significant act of Congress was the ratification on September 29,1898 of the Philippine Independence.
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Congress banned slavery and this gets rid of the Missouri Compromise
Democrats controlled both houses of Congress.
The second Continental Congress played a significant role in the history of the formation of the United States. They asked the colonies to sign the Articles of Confederation which lead the writing of the Constitution.
He is significant because he was an abolitionist leader in the American Anti-Slavery Society pre-Civil War. He edited the society's newspaper, the Emancipator. He also helped draft and send anti-slavery petitioins to Congress.
One purpose of the Albany Congress was to discuss improved relations with Native American tribes. The other significant issue was to discuss how they could defend themselves against France.