2nd Continental Congress & The Olive Branch Petition
Who was named the captain of the Army?
George Washingtion
What did the British try to take control of in the Battle of BH
Boston
What were two things the 2nd continental congress do to strengthen their nation
They began to print money and created the Continental Army
Who won and who felt they lost but got their morale boosted
Britain won but colonists felt that they won because they killed many more people then Britain
What did CC create to try and stop the tensions between the colonies and Britain
OLIVE BRANCH PETITION
What was the document written by Thomas Paine that explained indepence may seem impossible but it's neccesary and government should protect and King george is a tryrant
What did King George III accuse the colonists of doing
An open rebellion
What was the effect of the Olive Branch
The King sent 20,000 soldiers to stop the rebellion