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Because King George III did not agree to their petition and wanted power over the colonies. The outcome was that the Congress formed the continental army, led by Washington. They hoped to be independent from Britain by force.

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Because King George III did not agree to their petition and wanted power over the colonies. The outcome was that the Congress formed the continental army, led by Washington. They hoped to be independent from Britain by force.

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