Continental Congress

The Continental Congress

The Continental Congress was a special group of leaders from the Thirteen Colonies in North America. These colonies were part of Great Britain at the time, but they had many worries about how Britain was ruling them.

The leaders met mostly in Philadelphia at a place called Independence Hall. They acted like a government to help the colonies work together. There were two main groups: the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress.

The First Continental Congress met in 1774. They talked about their problems with Britain and decided to stop trading with the country. They wanted fair treatment from King George III.

The Second Continental Congress began in 1775. They created an army called the Continental Army and chose George Washington to lead it. In 1776, they approved the Declaration of Independence, which said the colonies were now free and independent.

Later, they helped create new rules for the new nation. They worked hard to support the United States until a new government was ready. The Continental Congress met in different cities, like New York City, before ending in 1789.

People remember the Continental Congress for helping the colonies become a new country and for making important decisions during a difficult time.