Do now At what point did we see a turn in the war for the Colonists? How did it happen? Would the Colonists have won otherwise? Why or why not?

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Do now At what point did we see a turn in the war for the Colonists? How did it happen? Would the Colonists have won otherwise? Why or why not?

Continental Congress Ms. Baquedano

Timeline Of Events Townsend Acts Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party Intolerable Acts Continental Congress Lexington and Concord

First Meeting WHO? 50 leaders from 12 colonies (remember, the Carolinas are all 1 colony) Notable delegates (representatives): Patrick Henry Samuel Adams John Adams George Washington Thomas Jefferson

Why Meet? After the Intolerable Acts were passed, Colonists decided to do something about it (Remember, the Intolerable Acts were aimed towards Boston ONLY) Many other cities and colonies sent food to Boston Other colonies, namely Virginia, called for a congress, AKA a meeting Goals of the congress: find a peaceful resolution with Great Britain Some colonies did not agree: many were loyalists, loyal to:_____?

Results Congress drafted a letter to King George, listing their grievances (their complaints) Delegates also called for a new boycott of British goods Delegates also decided that if this did not work, they would meet again in May of the next year, 1775

rEFLECTION What is the point of trying to find a peaceful solution to this argument with Britain? Then, name at least 2 pros and 2 cons in bullet points.