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The Move Toward Independence

The Second Continental Congress Convened in May 1775 John Adams suggested each colony have a separate government Declare independence Create the Continental Army Appointed George Washington as General

Olive Branch Petition Congress readying for war still wanted Peace!!! Return to “formal harmony” Rejected Proclaimed America was rebelling and blockaded the American coast

Common Sense Written by Thomas Paine Independent Republic Can trade freely and receive foreign aid “I find Common Sense is working a powerful change in the minds of many men.”- George Washington

Declaration of Independence Summer 1776 -> Congress urged each colony to form their own government Committee appointed to prepare declaration of actions Thomas Jefferson was chosen to express points