First Continental Congress
-Demanded repeal of all British laws taxing colonists
-Banned all trade w/ Britain; Organized Continental Association to enforce ban
-Advised each colony to form militia
-Expressed loyalty to Britain
Second
-Form Continental Army
-G Wash in command
-Olive Branch Petition
-Declaration of Independence
-Directed war and acted as central government
-More important
Why?
1st:
Intolerable Acts
2nd:
Lexington and Concord
What?
1st:
Advised colonies to form Militia
Expressed loyalty to King
2nd:
Olive Branch
Formed army
Acted as gov't