social studies 2

first Continental congress

Only Georgia didn’t send a rep

First Continental Congress

Statement of Grievances - repeal 13 acts by Parliament - violations

first Continental congress

Voted to Boycott British trade

first Continental congress

Endorsed the Suffolk Resolves - which called the Coercive Acts illegal and Suffolk county to arm themselves against the British - this got other colonies to organize militias

second continental congress

Authorized the printing of money

second continental congress

Set up post office with Ben Franklin in charge

second continental congress

Formed committees to handle relations with Native Americans and foreign countries

second continental congress

Created the Continental Army- chose George Washington  to command the army

second continental congress

Olive Branch Petition - one last chance to avoid war- petition sent to King George- asked for peace and protect colonist’s rights

second continental congress

wrote the declaration of independence