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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.
