History of Europe

How did second continental congress decide to handle the British?

The Continental Association:

- This was a non-importation, non-exportation, and non-consumption agreement.

Declaration of the causes and necessity for taking up arms:

- This document was issued on July 6, 1775, and outlined the reasons why the colonists were fighting the British.

Olive Branch Petition:

- This was a document sent to King George III on July 8, 1775, in an attempt to avoid a full-scale war.

- It humbly petitioned the King to restore peace and harmony between Great Britain and the colonies.

Declaration of Independence:

- This was issued on July 4, 1776, and declared that the thirteen American colonies were now independent and sovereign states.

Articles of Confederation:

- This document was adopted in 1777 and served as the first constitution of the United States.

- It established a loose confederation of states, with a weak central government.