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Declaring Independence

Declaring Independence. First Continental Congress. May 1774 12/13 colonies represented (no Georgia) Are you with us(Boston) or against us? What was happening in Boston around 1774?. Actions taken…. Denounce Intolerable Acts…as a group Military preparation begins

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Declaring Independence

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  1. Declaring Independence

  2. First Continental Congress • May 1774 • 12/13 colonies represented (no Georgia) • Are you with us(Boston) or against us? • What was happening in Boston around 1774?

  3. Actions taken… • Denounce Intolerable Acts…as a group • Military preparation begins • Non-importation, non-exportation, non- consumption • STOP paying taxes

  4. Accomplishments • Declaration and Resolves • “Bill of Rights” • Legal right to assemble • Long live the King!

  5. Second Continental Congress •  All 13 present • No independence, just redress  very conservative •  Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms • Raise money, create military

  6. Last attempts…. •  Olive Branch Petition •  George III refused to recognize Congress • Bunker Hill • Colonies are in rebellion = war

  7. From Loyalist to Patriot • Changing attitudes • 1. Hiring of Hessian Troops • 2. Burning of Falmouth and Norfolk • 3. Dunmore’s Proclamation • 4. Common Sense

  8. Declaration of Independence •  Committee of Five • Writing workshop • No anti-slavery clause in final draft • Not addressed to England • Result: Seek foreign assistance

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