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I believe that they formed militias in order to combat the british and show the british that they were serious about rebellion. i dont know for sure, i was also looking for the answer. lol
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Who did the second contineneal congress chose to form the lead the Continental Army?
George Washington.
Why did the US Marine Corps form?
Because on 10 November 1775 is when the Continental Congress managed to pass the legislation.
What happened after shays rebellion?
After Shay's Rebellions the Second Continental Congress was held, to mend the Articles of Confederation. During the second Continental Congress, he 55 signers ended up scrapping the Articles and drafting a new form of government, the Constitution of the United States of America that we have today.
What plan of government did the states first form after the war for independence?
first off THERE were NO States during the revolutionary war only colonies... 13 colonies.... but The Governing body of the Colonies was called The Continental Congress
What was the major achievment of the second continental congress?
The members of the Second Continental Congress were a less cautious bunch than the delegates to the First CC. Militants had taken many of the conservative places. Fighting had started and the Second Continental Congress agreed to appoint George Washington as commander of the colonial troops around Boston. He would become Commander of all the continental forces. Not yet ready to declare independence, they issued a "Declaration of the Cause and Necessity of Taking up Arms" in 1775. By June, it appeared that independence was gaining popularity and Richard Henry Lee of Virginia introduced the resolution for independence from Great Britain. The Congress appointed a committee to form the Declaration of Independence, with most of the work done by Thomas Jefferson. The Congress then adopted the Declaration, acted as the government for the colonies during the war, raised an army and navy, approved the creation of the Articles of Confederation, and negotiated the peace with Great Britain
When did the colonists form the militia?
after the first continental congress
Why did the continental cngress pass a resolution to form militias?
Because sul
What form of protest did the delegates to the first Continental Congress agree to use?
Boycotting.
What was the goal of the first continental congress?
The main purpose of the First Continental Congress was to petition England to give them the rights they expected. The congress was held in response to the Coercive Acts.
Why did the continental congress pass a resolution form militias?
These resolutions were had been prepared by Bostonians and prepared others who lived in the Suffolk county, Massachusetts. They said to arm themselves against the British. The people did this by forming a militia. Militias were groups of citizen soldier's. Most wondered if a war was arising. The answer was soon to come.
What act led colonial leaders to form the first continental congress and draw up a declaration of colonial rights in 1774?
Intolerable Acts by the British led colonial leaders to form the first continental congress and draw up a declaration of colonial rights in 1774. The congress was held as a means of protest against the British.
What was the role of the first continental congress?
To establish a government, write the bill of rights and the constitution. Vote on the constitution and form a country.
What effect did the continental congress have on the colonies?
the continental congress held a meeting discussing britans unfair laws and taxes. there were 2 contininental congress mettings. one was to discuss the laws and taxes. the other was to form the continental army. congress decided that the leader of this army would be George Washington
Who did the second contineneal congress chose to form the lead the Continental Army?
George Washington.
The second continental congress appointed as the head of the continental army?
George Washington was selected to form and lead the continental army.
What groups would not be allowed to form under the terms of the First Amendment freedom of assembly?
militias
Why did the continental congress pass a resolution to form militia?
These resolutions were had been prepared by Bostonians and prepared others who lived in the Suffolk county, Massachusetts. They said to arm themselves against the British. The people did this by forming a militia. Militias were groups of citizen soldier's. Most wondered if a war was arising. The answer was soon to come.
