1. Group 1
The Early Years

2. What was the Continental Congress?
The Continental Congress is a bunch
of people going against the British
and their laws.
They came up with the idea to
boycott the British goods.

3. What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
They were there to express grievances
Also to Arm the Militia

4. In what ways did the second continental begin to govern the colonies?
Printed money and set up post offices.
Established Communities to talk to Indians and other countries.
Created the Continental Army!!!

5. What was the purpose of the olive branch petition
It was the desire of the colonists peace.
It asked the king to protect the colonists rights. Which parliament seemed determined to destroy.