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Focus Question 4. Why did the Second Continental Congress reverse itself on the question of independence between 1775 and 1776. John Dickenson wanted to send loyal message to king Was very polite and asked for A cease fire at Boston Repeal of Coercive Acts
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Focus Question 4 Why did the Second Continental Congress reverse itself on the question of independence between 1775 and 1776
John Dickenson wanted to send loyal message to king • Was very polite and asked for • A cease fire at Boston • Repeal of Coercive Acts • Negotiations to establish guarantees of American Rights • Reached London along with the news of the formation of the Continental Army and the battle fought outside Boston • Showed Congresses hope that relations with Britain could be improved The Olive Branch Petition
Colonist lost Breed’s Hill but gave the British massive casualties • Colonist capture of Fort Ticonderoga • Partial success in invading Canada only to have Britain drive Continental Army out • Failed British seize of Charles Town Military Uncertainty
Common Sense had caused more colonist to support war • Rhode Island had declared Independence in May 1776 • In April NC authorized its delegates to vote for Independence • This encouraged other colonies to support separation Change Towards Independence
