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In 1775 most of the delegates to the second continental congress remained reluctant to break with Britain because they?
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A)maintained strong ties with parliament despite doubts about the legitimacy of the monarchy.
B)feared an invasion from england's traditional enemie's-the dutch and the portuguese.
C)worried about the loss of britain's militarysupport, the effect on their economies, and political stability.
D)viewed their connections to the british empire as new and untested
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What led up to the second continental congress?
The result of the First Continental Congress in 1775 was that Townshend Act was repealed. It actually accomplished little as the tea taxes remained in place. The Second Continental Congress accomplished more.
What year did the US used paper money?
1862 was the first year the US government officially issued paper money. However various other agencies, banks, etc. issued paper bills as far back as the Revolution. The Continental Congress famously issued "Continental Currency" to pay for the war. It had no backing and rapidly became worthless, leading to the expression "not worth a Continental" which remained in common use for decades afterwards.
By the mid 1700s the number of poor people in the American colonies remained tiny compared with the number in England?
remained tiny compared with the number in England
What is a synonym for remained?
Some synonyms for the verb remained are stayed, stood, abided, continued, endured, persisted, or prevailed.
How has African history and culture remained today?
How?
Who resolved the conflict between the Continental Army and the continental congress?
americans who remained loyal to Britain were called what
Was a consequence of the First Continental Congress?
The result of the First Continental Congress in 1775 was that Townshend Act was repealed. It actually accomplished little as the tea taxes remained in place. The Second Continental Congress accomplished more.
What was the first year the Continental Congress met?
The First Continental Congress met in 1774. They did not get much done and, after a time, agreed to adjourn, go home and discover the attitudes of the people, and meet again in 1775. This Second Continental Congress remained in session, adopted the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation. After adopting the Articles the Second Continental Congress evolved into the Confederation Congress and remained in business until supplanted by the new government created under the US Constitution, which began in 1789.
Where and when did the first continental congress meet?
The first continental congress met in philadelphia, September 1774 SQUIBBS
How was George Washington involved in the Second Continental Congress?
== == George Washington was a delegate from Virginia. He worked to assure that the Congress would take a firm stand in favor of colonial liberties. He remained a member until the Congress chose him to command the new Continental Army.
What led up to the second continental congress?
The result of the First Continental Congress in 1775 was that Townshend Act was repealed. It actually accomplished little as the tea taxes remained in place. The Second Continental Congress accomplished more.
Why did the colonists take so long to declare independence?
Well, mainly because they wanted to carry a majority of opinion in each of the 13 states with them. The colonies were not united until after the war was over and, if the radical leaders of colonial opinion had moved too fast, it could have been that some states would have declared independence while others did not.
What were the most significant changes made by the second continental congress to Jeffersons original draft of the declaration pof independence?
The most significant changes made by the Second Continental Congress to Thomas Jefferson's original draft of the Declaration of Independence included removing some of the language that criticized King George III personally, as well as deleting a section that denounced the slave trade. These changes were made to appease certain delegates from the Southern states who were concerned about the economic impact of such language. However, important core principles and ideas in Jefferson's original draft, such as natural rights and the assertion of independence, remained intact.
Which senator remained the majority leader of the seante of 111th congress?
Harry Reid
What year did the US used paper money?
1862 was the first year the US government officially issued paper money. However various other agencies, banks, etc. issued paper bills as far back as the Revolution. The Continental Congress famously issued "Continental Currency" to pay for the war. It had no backing and rapidly became worthless, leading to the expression "not worth a Continental" which remained in common use for decades afterwards.
What year did the US start using paper money?
1862 was the first year the US government officially issued paper money. However various other agencies, banks, etc. issued paper bills as far back as the Revolution. The Continental Congress famously issued "Continental Currency" to pay for the war. It had no backing and rapidly became worthless, leading to the expression "not worth a Continental" which remained in common use for decades afterwards.
The term of congress has remained the same since 1789 but what has changed with its sessions?
The length of its sessions has grown.
