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While many delegates to the Continental Congress wanted to retain ties with Great Britain, the events listed below eventually convinced most of the delegates that independence would be the only solution to protect the rights of the colonists. The slow but steady erosion of British control over the American Colonies. Pontiac’s Rebellion and the Proclamation of 1763. The Sugar Act of 1764 The Stamp Act of 1765 and the Stamp Act Congress in the colonies. Colonial virtual representation versus actual representation in Parliament. The Boston Massacre, 1770. The Gaspee Affair, 1772 The Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party. The Intolerable (Coercive) Acts, 1774. The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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The Declaration of Independence was written in order to gain the support of two crucial groups What were they?
the stamp act congress and the first continental congress
What were the two crucial groups that the declaration of independence was written in order to gain the support of?
the stamp act congress and the first continental congress
What prominent member of the continental congress helped gain french support for the American independence?
Ben Franklin
What groups did the continental congress hope to sway by the declaration of independence?
The original purpose of the U.S. Declaration of Independence was to gain support from the king. When this intention failed the Continental Congress hoped to sway groups including the uncommitted colonists, Spain, France, and those that opposed BritainÕs control.
How did European and individuals help the United States win independence?
the congress sent ambassadors to European nations to ask for there support. They also sent ambassadors to Spain, the Netherlands, and Russia. France sent money for the war against Britain. France convinced the Netherlands and Spain to send money and supplies.
The Declaration of Independence was written in order to gain the support of two crucial groups What were they?
the stamp act congress and the first continental congress
What were the two crucial groups that the declaration of independence was written in order to gain the support of?
the stamp act congress and the first continental congress
What prominent member of the continental congress helped gain french support for the American independence?
Ben Franklin
Despite being opposed to independence at the Second Continental Congress Edward Rutledge eventually agreed to support independence because?
he wanted to keep the people of the colonies unified
What groups did the continental congress hope to sway by the declaration of independence?
The original purpose of the U.S. Declaration of Independence was to gain support from the king. When this intention failed the Continental Congress hoped to sway groups including the uncommitted colonists, Spain, France, and those that opposed BritainÕs control.
Even before independence the Second Continental Congress encouraged the colonies to call or assemblies to replace their colonial charters with new constitutions?
This was something the Congress did call on the colonies to do. They wanted to re-examine their place as colonies and have the colonies' support to move toward independence.
Even before independence the Second Continental Congress encouraged the colonies to call or assemblies to replace their colonial charters with new constitutions.?
This was something the Congress did call on the colonies to do. They wanted to re-examine their place as colonies and have the colonies' support to move toward independence.
What did the Continental Congress do for the Declaration of Independence?
They worked to find money and the help of the French to support the army of George Washington and other Generals fighting against the British Rules.
Why was the Second Continental Congress accepted as the central government?
The Second Continental Congress was accepted as the central government because the necessities of war gave its decisions popular support.
Leader of the Indian National Congress who rallied support for independence?
Mohandas Gandhi
Which country's support was crucial to the new US during its war for independence?
The support of France was crucial to the US during its war for independence. France was the most important support to congress at that time.
How did John Hancock change in history?
John Hancock contributed to historical changes through his support of the Sons of Liberty in Boston before the Revolution began, his service as President of the Continental Congress and as a prominent signer of the Declaration of Independence.
