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What did each side offer the slaves if they fought in the revolutionary war?
The British offered freedom and independence. The 13 colonies offered more rights. The slaves went for British because they wanted freedom, not rights.
Who declared the colonies to be independent from Britain?
The Second Continental Congress. Its members represented all thirteen colonies. The First Congress had met in 1774 and adjourned for a year with little resolved. The Second began meeting early in 1775, as war broke out. This Congress stayed in being until the war was over, and the new Constitution adopted. While in session the Second Continental Congress had adopted the Articles of Confederation, after which they were called the "Confederation Congress". The first draft of the actual Declaration of Independence was the work of a committee, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, with Jefferson doing most of the composing. The Resolution that the Congress should declare Independence, which led to the appointing of the committee which drafted the document, was offered by Richard Henry ("Light Horse Harry") Lee of Virginia, whose other claim to historical fame was that he was the father of Robert E. Lee.
What did the second contenental congress accomplish?
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
What did Richard Henry Lee do during the revolutionary war?
As a member of the Continental Congress from Virginia, Lee offered the Resolution that the American colonies "are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states". The Resolutioon carried and a committee was appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence, to give a formal statement of the result of Lee's Resolution. Lee later served with the Army as a very effective cavalry leader, and was known as "Light Horse Harry" Lee. Lee was also the father of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
Did King George III refuse to look for a peaceful solution?
There is no affirmative proof that he, himself, sought a peaceful solution to the problems between Great Britain and the colonies; however some attempts at peaceful reconciliation were made during the Revolutionary War by Great Britain. In 1775, Great Britain offered the colonies a chance at reconciliation with Great Britain, but not full independence. The colonies refused. Later in 1778, Lord North sent the Earl of Carlysle to the Second Continental Congress to discuss reconciliation; however by that time and so far into the war, there was no hope of a peaceful solution other than full independence. Throughout the entire period of the problems between both sides, King George III maintained that the colonies were not independent and had no right to disobey his and Parliament's decrees. With this attitude, it is difficult to believe that Lord North in 1778 could send a peace mission to the colonies without the King's knowledge or consent.
What resolution was offered by Richard Henry Lee?
Richard Henry Lee offered the resolution to declare independence and make it happen. His words inspired the beginning and making of the Declaration of Independence. Richard Henry Lee also signed the Declaration.
Who was a famous scientist and writer and helped write the Declaration of Independence?
That was Ben Franklin. Ben offered a lot of good suggestions to the group of men who were coming up with ideas for the Declaration. He also edited Tom Jefferson's first draft of the Declaration.
What did each side offer the slaves if they fought in the revolutionary war?
The British offered freedom and independence. The 13 colonies offered more rights. The slaves went for British because they wanted freedom, not rights.
What documents influenced the way government was established following creation of the Constitution?
The Constitution offered a framework for establishing the new government, and the Federalist Papers explained the reasoning behind the Constitution.
Which colonies offered jobs in farming and iron mining industries?
The Middle Colonies offered jobs in farming and iron mining industries.
What country offered Liberia independence?
Germany
Who declared the colonies to be independent from Britain?
The Second Continental Congress. Its members represented all thirteen colonies. The First Congress had met in 1774 and adjourned for a year with little resolved. The Second began meeting early in 1775, as war broke out. This Congress stayed in being until the war was over, and the new Constitution adopted. While in session the Second Continental Congress had adopted the Articles of Confederation, after which they were called the "Confederation Congress". The first draft of the actual Declaration of Independence was the work of a committee, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, with Jefferson doing most of the composing. The Resolution that the Congress should declare Independence, which led to the appointing of the committee which drafted the document, was offered by Richard Henry ("Light Horse Harry") Lee of Virginia, whose other claim to historical fame was that he was the father of Robert E. Lee.
What did the second contenental congress accomplish?
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
What colonies Offered large tracts of land?
Pennsylvania offered large tracts of land :)
What colonies offered the least amount of social equality among it's settlers?
Southern colonies
Why was the land in the Middle Colonies attractive to immigrants?
it offered rich land for farming
Why was the land in the middle colonies attractive to?
it offered rich land for farming
