Before the declaring of independence the colonists develop several continental congresses. The first continental congress happened in October 26, 1774. In which all of the colonies except Georgia sent delegates to discuss how they oppose to the coercive acts. The second continental congress was on May 1775. It was a convention of delegates from the 13 colonies and the result was the Declaration of Independence. They ask George Washington to be the supreme commander he accept to work without any pay. Then it was no longer the Congress dealing with more grievances, but it was a governing body.
In the continental congress the majority of delegates were not looking for independence from Britain. But in the other hand the radicals like John Adams were looking for independence. But then the Congress approved the Olive branch petition, it was a direct appeal to the king. The American delegates talk with George III to attempt peaceful resolution and declared their loyalty to the Crown. But the King refused to receive this petition and instead declared the colonies to be in a state of rebellion. When the king respond in this way then their desire of becoming independent grew stronger. For them the summer of 1776 they where at the point of no return when they do the Declaration of Independence.
They began making provisions to form the American Continental army to defend the colonies. George Washington was appointed as Commander-in-Chief over the newly found army. This was a huge step towards what would become an amazing new nation. To finance the new military, Congress also voted to start printing money. Congress had officially taken charge of the war effort. It was at the meeting of the Second Continental Congress that the Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, Benjimen Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman. This amazing document has defined America for over two centuries. Congress approved the first resolution of independence on July 2, 1776. On July 4th, they approved the final declaration. As president of Congress, John Hancock was the first of the delegates to sign the document. In summary, this second meeting of the Continental Congress was he cause that changed the minds of the citizens to take a completely radical idea and brought a nation known as the United States of America.
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