To declare independence from Britain

To address colonial grievances and seek a peaceful resolution with Britain

To create the Continental Army

To draft the Olive Branch Petition

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

The Intolerable Acts

The Olive Branch Petition

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

John Adams

Declare independence

Convene a Second Continental Congress

Create the Continental Army

Issue the Olive Branch Petition

To draft the Declaration of Independence

To establish a boycott of British goods

To create the Continental Army

To issue the Olive Branch Petition

First Continental Congress

Second Continental Congress

British Parliament

Continental Association

Reconciliation and compromise

Aggression and defiance

Neutrality and indifference

Hostility and anger