First and Second Continental Congress Flashcards
When did the First Continental Congress meet?
Philadelphia on Sept 5, 1774
Why was the first one called?
Tension between Colonies and Britain
Who was at the first one?
Delegates from 12 of 13 Colonies (Georgia didn’t join because they desired Britain’s help with the Native Americans)
What was the goal of the first one?
Coming to a peaceful agreement. They affirmed loyalty and gave Britian charge of foreign affairs, but called for the repeal of the Unwaranted Intolerable Acts.
British Goods were Boycotted until this happened.
What was included in the Intolerable Acts?
Uncondidtional quartering of British Soldiers
Crazy High tax and Tariff
Did Britain listen to the first appeal?
What was the Colonist Response?
NO. obey or military action.
Militias were formed
When did the first battles Begin?
Lexington and Concord,
April 19, 1775
When did the Second one meet?
All thirteen Colonies were represented in the second continental congress on May 19, 1775
What was discussed at the second one?
Defense of American Colonies
Establishment of Local Government
Independence DISCUSSED
Established Army and made GW commander and chief
When was Independence Declared?
The Delegates realized that peace would not be restored now, and drafted the Declaration of July 4, 1776
When was the Declaration Proposed?
The second continental congress (May 10, 1775)
Who proposed the Declaration?
Richard Henry Lee
Who was in the committee to compose the Declaration?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Robert Livingston
Roger Sherman
What are the three parts of the Declaration?
Preamble and Grievances
Theory of Government
Declaration of War
What were some goals of the Declaration?
- Enlist help from other British Colonies
- Help create a cause for which to fight
- Motivate reluctant Colonists
- Ensure that captured Americans would be treated as Prisoners of War vs Treasonous citizens.
- Establish a Theory of Government
