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The course of events leading to the American Revolution: 1774 September 1774 the 1st Continental Congress met in Philadelphia where the colonial representatives attempted to decide what to do next. 56 delegates, representing every colony, except Georgia, came together and agreed on September 17 to oppose the Coercive Acts.
1775 February 1st , in Cambridge Mass. A provincial congress was held during which John Hancock and Josef Warren began defensive preparations for a state of war. February 9th , the English Parliament declared
Massachusetts to be in a state of rebellion. last updated 02/19/07 |
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