Called for civil disobedience against the British
First met in Philly in 1774
2006-11-16 12:29:25
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answered by kissmybum 4
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In the fall of 1774 the Continental Congress passed an agreement not to import any slaves after December 1, 1775.
In an overall policy for military service after Gen. Washington took command, it was decided that the service of blacks was no longer needed, and on July 9, 1775, he issued an order that blacks could not enlist; but
on January 16,1776, the Continental Congress approved a policy permitting free blacks 'who had served faithfully in the army at Cambridge ' to reenlist, but made it clear that no others were to be received. However, before the end of the war, most states and the Continental Congress were enlisting slaves with the understanding that they would be freed at the end of their service. In 1779 the Continental Congress recommended that 3,000 blacks be recruited in Georgia and So. Carolina. The Congress paid the slave owners $3,000 for each slave recruited, and at the end of the war, the slave was to be freed and given $50.
for more information, see reference below- Best wishes
2006-11-16 20:55:26
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answered by shadowdancr17 5
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start the war for independence, write the constitution and the bill of rights. thank god for them!
2006-11-16 21:05:49
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answered by CCC 6
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