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How did the Second Continental Congress influence the conflict between the colonists and Britain?
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∙ 12y ago
The Continental Army was appointed by the Continental Congress, which had authority under the Articles of Association. Washington was appointed as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and received instructions from Congress. State authorities raised local militias- instead of a draft like today the militia men, also known as the "minute men," were volunteers who made up the majority of American troops (Their impact is depicted well in the movie with Mel Gibson and Kieth Ledger titled the "The Patriot")- which were organized according to State and County. Enlistments were periodically renewed. Continental Army regiments were organized by state, divided into numbered Regiments. Companies were often raised on a local level, by Captains, for instance Captain Daniel Piatt of the 1st New Jersey Continental Regiment raised his company at Raritan Landing in New Brunswick- a small local port. Unlike militias, they were sent to other states according to orders. Militiamen served in their state of origin for enlistment periods from two to six weeks- most of them returning home to tend their farms. The Continental Army was better trained than militias and performed better in pitched battles with British "Regulars." At the end of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Army was disbanded. Many people feared a "standing army" was a threat to peace and liberty. Local militias were retained in case of foreign invasion or conflicts within the states.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoAt the meeting John Dickinson wrote the Olive Branch Petition which tried to assert the rights of the colonists while still being loyal to Britain. King George III refused to read and proclaimed that the colonists had "proceeded to open and avowed rebellion."
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∙ 12y agoThe Second Continental Congress sent the king a petition called the olive branch. The olive branch was basicly begging the king for freedom orLiberty.
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How did the second continental congress influence the conflict between the colonist and Britain?
i think (from what i know from my textbook), the second continental congress influenced the conflict between the colonists and Britain because the congress started sending tons of stuff (like the Olive Branch Petition) to King George and also sending George a tougher statement called the Declaration of the Causes and Necessities of Taking Up Arms. but the effort to make peace failed. in fact, King George didn't even bother to answer the Olive Branch Petition. instead, he declared the colonies were "in open...rebellion." Parliament, meanwhile, voted to send 20,000 soldiers to the colonies to end the revolt. and all this influenced the conflict between the colonists and Britain.
How did the EVENTS of lexington and Concord change the conflict between Great Britain and the colonists?
The events at concord changed the conflict between great Britain by the British were forced to retreat to Boston and the events effected the colonists by although Revere had been arrested, the colonists of Concord were warned by another rider.
What was the major conflict between Native Americans and European colonists?
civil war
Why did the US Congress agree to the Missouri Compromise?
To address the conflict over slavery
Why did Congress agree to the Missouri Compromise?
To address the conflict over slavery
How did the Second Continental Congress influence the conflict between Britain and the colonists?
The Second Continental Congress sent the king a petition called the olive branch. The olive branch was basicly begging the king for freedom orLiberty.
How did the second continental congress influence the conflict between colonists and Britain?
The Second Continental Congress sent the king a petition called the olive branch. The olive branch was basicly begging the king for freedom orLiberty.
How did the second continental congress influence the conflict between the colonist and Britain?
i think (from what i know from my textbook), the second continental congress influenced the conflict between the colonists and Britain because the congress started sending tons of stuff (like the Olive Branch Petition) to King George and also sending George a tougher statement called the Declaration of the Causes and Necessities of Taking Up Arms. but the effort to make peace failed. in fact, King George didn't even bother to answer the Olive Branch Petition. instead, he declared the colonies were "in open...rebellion." Parliament, meanwhile, voted to send 20,000 soldiers to the colonies to end the revolt. and all this influenced the conflict between the colonists and Britain.
Who resolved the conflict between the Continental Army and the continental congress?
americans who remained loyal to Britain were called what
What did the first continental congress agree to do?
The First Continental Congress agreed to boycott British goods, declare the rights of the colonists, and organize militias for self-defense. They also sent a petition to King George III outlining their grievances and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
How did the first continental congress increase conflict with the british?
I have no idea. I know nothing about history which is why I have a C in the class.
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.
How did the first continental congress try to solve the conflict on the tea tax?
i dont have the foggiest idea thats why im askin
How did the events at Lexington and Concorde change the conflict between Great Britain and the colonies?
it change it because the congress had the second continental
How did the events at Lexington and Concord change the conflict between Great Britain and colonies?
it change it because the congress had the second continental
How did the events at lexingtonand concord change and the conflict between great Britain and the colonies?
The events at Lexington and Concord changed the conflict between Great Britain and the colonies by having the First Continental Congress have a Second Continental Congress to create a document declaring it's independence (the Declaration of Independence) for it's country, which was approved on July 4, 1776.
What is the congress who offers a peaceful solution to the problem with Britain?
The First Continental Congress offered a peaceful solution to the problem with Britain. It was held in 1774 in Philadelphia and attended by delegates from the American colonies. The Congress proposed a boycott of British goods and urged peaceful negotiations with Britain to address grievances and prevent further conflict.
