Explore the history of the Continental Congress. Learn how this bold assembly managed the American Revolution and laid the foundations of U.S. democracy.
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What Did the Three Continental Congresses Do?
Discover how the three Continental Congresses guided America from a collection of British colonies to an independent nation, shaping its laws and government.
How the Coercive Acts Helped Spark the American Revolution
Discover how the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts) of 1774 united the 13 colonies, backfired on the British Parliament, and ignited the American Revolution.
7 Events That Led to the American Revolution
Discover the 7 key events that pushed the 13 colonies to launch the American Revolution, from the Stamp Act to the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Committees of Correspondence – Definition, Date & Purpose
Explore how the Committees of Correspondence united the thirteen colonies, built a network of resistance, and paved the way for the American Revolution.