Mr.+Johnson's+notes

· ** Reps. From each colony (except Georgia) met in Philadelphia to discuss their reaction to the “Intolerable Acts” ** · ** Wanted to seem united against Britain ** · ** Were //not// seeking independence yet ** · ** Had 3 Objectives ** · ** Agreed to meet again in May 1775 if nothing changed ** · ** Britain’s response…block fishing in the North Atlantic, send more troops to “put the colonists in line” ** **// The 2nd Continental Congress May 10th, 1775- 1781 //** · ** When the 2nd Continental Congress first met, they authorized the colonial militias to become the Continental Army ** · ** George Washington was placed in charge of the Continental Army **
 * // The 1st Continental Congress Sept. 8th-Oct. 26th 1774 //**
 * a. stated colonial rights **
 * b. specified British violations **
 * c. made plans to convince Britain to **
 * change it’s course of action (boycott) **

The Continental Congress continued to make decisions for the colonies for the rest of the war. This was difficult because the colonies were still a loose confederation, and could still make their own decisions.

The redoubts at Bunker Hill!