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The Continental Congress aimed to organize the Continental Army as a unified militia to fight against British forces during the American Revolutionary War. This army was established in June 1775, primarily to coordinate the colonial militias and provide a more structured and effective military response. George Washington was appointed as its commander-in-chief, tasked with leading the effort to secure independence from British rule. The Continental Army played a crucial role in the eventual victory over British forces.
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Why did Washington decide to leave the militia during the French and Indian War?
Because someone wanted to strip him.
When and why did Congress form a new Southern army?
British thought the southerners wanted to join the british
What was President Abraham Lincolns justification for the civil war?
Lincoln stated a house divide can't stand which means if America was divided she would have been vaunerable and weak against outside attacks
What were the Plans of the radical republican congress civil war?
The plans of the Radical Republicans in Congress during the Civil War was to abolish slavery. They wanted to deal our harsh punishments to slave owners throughout the South for their part in slavery.
How did the presidential and congressional battle for control of Reconstruction in the South affect newly freed blacks?
President Johnson was a (southern) democrat while Congress was Republican. The difference in views got in the way, and there were many disagreements. Johnson vetoed a lot of bills (that congress wanted to pass) which would have helped the African Americans gain rights and freedom. Johnson was not for reconstruction and he didn't want to free the slaves. This is one reason why Johnson was impeached-because congress strongly disliked him.
How did the first continental congress lead to the second continental congress?
they wanted to take step two so they did
Which president of the Continental Congress was wanted for treason?
John Hancock
What did the second continental congress push for in 1775?
The second continental congress push in the 1775 did push for independence from the United Kingdom. The colonies wanted to be free.
Why did Congress decide to pass the land ordinance of 1785 which divided western lands into townships?
Congress wanted to organize and sell the lands
Why did the Second Continental Congress issue Declaration of independence?
The Second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence because they wanted colonists to be on the side of America. They also wanted encourage foreign nations to help them gain their independence from Britain.
What was the similarity in the first and second continental congress?
The similarity in the first and second continental congress is they were both fighting for something they wanted. They tried having a fight but they new none was going to win.
Did the continental congress sign the declaration of independence because of a massive riot?
no they wanted to have freedom and independence
Were opinions unified or divided in Continental Congress?
There were those in the Continental Congress that wanted to stay a part of Great Britain. It took the events of the Boston Massacre and the writing of the Declaration of Independence to change some of the members.
Why did Washington write to the Continental Congress?
George Washington wanted to publicize issues about war and other problems.
What political faction dominated the second continental congress and what was their main purpose?
Patriots dominated the Second Continental Congress.
When the Second Continental Congress met in 1776 every delegate wanted independence from Great Britain?
True or false
What statement best described the mood of the continental congress in may 1775?
The mood of the Continental Congress in May of 1775 was that there were very few delegates who actually wanted to formally break with England. The Congress met from 1774 to 1789.
