In this lesson I learned about the Continental Congress. After the British closed the port of Boston, a movement for the colonies to unite began to form. This of course stemmed from Massachusetts, for without the active support of the other colonies, Massachusetts would be left alone to face the might of the British Empire. The First Continental Congress was held in 1774 at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia. While they hoped it would be the last they would have to hold it, a second Continental Congress would be held in 1775, managing the colonial war effort. Ultimately, the Congress becomes a government by accident, and though its members put off the final step, the British force it by going to invade New York. The Congress, not being able to delay any longer sign the formal Declaration of Independence.
As there was no screencast, I watched Liberty! The American Revolution Part II.
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