The Continental Congress - 06/13/25

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Continental Congress

A group of 55 delegates who met in 1774 to act as a government for the colonies

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Where they met

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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How many colonies sent delegates?

12 of the 13 colonies

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Famous members

Samuel Adams, John Adams, John Jay, George Washington

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Richard Henry Lee

A delegate who suggested writing the Declaration of Independence

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Patrick Henry

Delegate known for the quote “Give me liberty or give me death!”

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Patrick Henry’s belief

Colonists should be loyal to America, not just their individual colonies

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Main goal of Congress

To make decisions for all colonies and unite them under one cause

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Why it mattered

This was the start of colonial self

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