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Who ran the affairs of each colony
governor
All thirteen colonies with the exception of Georgia sent representatives to this - Members agreed to support the war.
Second Continental Congress (1775)
which made a final offer of peace to Britain
Olive Branch Petition
Who was appointed commander-in-chief of a new colonial army.
George Washington
In what year was the First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia
1774
Second Continental Congress meets & Fighting breaks out
1775
When was the Declaration of Independence Signed
1776
When were the articles ratified
1781
What could Congress not do
-control trade between the states -collect taxes -enforce laws
What could Congress not do
-control trade between the states -collect taxes -enforce laws
What could Congress not do
-control trade between the states -collect taxes -enforce laws
What could Congress not do
-control trade between the states -collect taxes -enforce laws
What could Congress not do
-control trade between the states -collect taxes -enforce laws
What could Congress not do
-control trade between the states -collect taxes -enforce laws
What the articles did
-They gave more power to the states than to the federal (national) government.
