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The United States Constitution has become the most important document ever created in American history. The delegates who met in Philadelphia in 1787 were given the arduous task of creating a government that firmly guaranteed freedom, liberty, and justice. Learn more and engage students with our premade activities and lesson plans!
13 Colonies Comic - How the 13 colonies became states
Storyboard Text
The First Continental Congress was Established
No more taxation without representation.
Congress Became a Governing Body
This means war!
War was Declared
Go home to the King! Tell him WE won the war!
The War was Won and the Colonial Government Ended
We all have the same interests, and we are stronger together.
The First Continental Congress was created to set forth the views of the people, and protest against the conduct of the King and Parliament of England.
Once Congress was formed, they petitioned the King on behalf of the colonies. In reaction, the British sent orders prohibiting another meeting of Congress. They also sent additional soldiers to America. The result was a state of rebellion.
The rebellion started the War of Independence. In 1776, the colonies separated from England, forming the United States of American and its government.
Eventually, the Continental Congress sought to unionize the states with the "Articles of Confederation". Approval of the ratification brought them together to form the United States of America.