HIS 2151 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: First Continental Congress, Continental Army, Continental Association
31 Jan 2016
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Colonists had to explain out loud their motives behind their actions. January order for thomas gage to use troops received in april, 1775: conflict casualties at concord and lexington, massachusetts. When the colonists were gearing up for their war, there was a challenge because of all the boycotting occurring. It clearly articulated independence which had never really been discussed. It makes fun of the monarchy when a lot of people were loyal to the crown. Public discourse over the next six months. By 6 months, congress was debating a motion to declare independence. Introductory part justified the abstract right of any people to revolt and described the theory on which americans based creation of new nation. May 10, 1775: second continental congress met in philadelphia: this meeting lasted until december 12, 1776, john hancock chose president of congress. At this congress, members organized forces around boston into continental army and appointed george washington commander.
