Chapter 5 Section 4 - The War Begins

Summary

A Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army and chose George Washington as the commander. The Congress also sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III as a last chance to avoid war. The petition was refused. In March 1776, Washington’s troops forced the redcoats out of Boston. The British forces retreated into Canada. Many Americans wanted independence from Britain, but not everyone agreed. While Congressional delegates debated the issue, a committee drafted a Declaration of Independence. Congress approved a final version of this document on July 4, 1776.

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