Sept. 5, 1774 - First continental congress meets. Peyton Randolph was president of congress. representatives of all colonies were in attendance except Georgia.
April 19, 1775 - War begins between the colonies and Great Britain. Colonies want to be free from Great Britain's rule.
July 8, 1775 -Olive Branch Petition. Congress sent King George the petition urging a return to the former harmony between Great Britain and the colonies. He rejected the petition.
- 1776- An anonymous 47-page essay was written where Thomas Paine attacked King George and the monarchy. Paine argued for Independence.
May 10, 177 -Second Continental Congress meets. …
