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convention of delegates that became the governing body of the United States

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  • Roger Sherman Structural

    Roger Sherman was appointed by the Continental Congress and acted as a representative of the body when signing declarations.

    Some supportJul 2
  • James Madison Structural

    Madison served as a delegate whose actions and influence were integral to the functioning and outcomes of the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJul 10
  • New Jersey Structural

    Delegates representing New Jersey were members of the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJun 18
  • North Carolina Structural

    Delegates from North Carolina were a necessary component in the formation of the Continental Congress.

    Some supportAug 18
  • John Hancock Structural

    The Continental Congress functioned as the governing body whose formal decisions and orders were executed by John Hancock in his capacity as president.

    Some supportJul 3
  • Benjamin Franklin Operational

    Franklin was a key political advisor and active participant in the Continental Congress, influencing its policies and operations.

    Well supportedSep 24
  • George Washington Transactional

    George Washington voluntarily surrendered his military commission to the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJul 6
  • British Empire Transactional

    Continental Congress declared independence from the British Empire following colonial pushback against taxation policies.

    Well supportedOct 30
  • Leviathan Operational

    A's groups functionally replaced the governmental roles previously held by B.

    Some supportJul 14
  • Clinton County Transactional

    The settlers residing in Clinton County initiated the process leading to the establishment of the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJul 3
  • Pennsylvania Structural

    A functional representation of the state of Pennsylvania within the Continental Congress during the founding era.

    Some supportJul 2
  • John Adams Structural

    The Continental Congress formally appointed John Adams and he served as a member of the founding group.

    Well supportedJul 26
  • Bunker Hill Structural

    Early battles at Bunker Hill influenced the formation and development of the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJun 2
  • United States Navy Structural

    The Continental Congress authorized the creation of the naval force that evolved into the United States Navy.

    Some supportOct 16
  • parliament Operational

    The two legislative bodies actively engaged in negotiations and shared influence in establishing legislative precedent.

    Well supportedJul 3
  • Exeter Structural

    The Continental Congress exercised governance over the location Exeter.

    Some supportJul 3
  • founder Operational

    The founder's vision historically influenced the proceedings of the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJul 4
  • general assembly Structural

    The General Assembly instructed representatives who were sent to the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJun 18
  • Bank of North America Transactional

    The Bank of North America was established by the Continental Congress specifically to fund the efforts of the Revolutionary War.

    Some supportJul 2
  • Jonathan Goldstein Mentioned together

    Goldstein's work draws upon and references the founding actions and body of the Continental Congress.

    Some supportAug 17
  • Netherlands Transactional

    The Continental Congress achieved independence through the specific acknowledgment and recognition granted by the Netherlands.

    Some supportJul 4
  • Donald Trump Mentioned together

    Trump consistently references and draws upon the founding ideals and establishment of the Continental Congress in his public messaging.

    Well supportedJul 4
  • Oliver Wolcott Structural

    Oliver Wolcott acted as a representative of the Continental Congress by signing a declaration on the colony's behalf.

    Some supportJun 18
  • Alexander Hamilton Transactional

    The Continental Congress offered a position to Alexander Hamilton.

    Some supportJul 2
  • George Washington Transactional

    The Continental Congress selected George Washington, who subsequently acted to propel its concepts into reality.

    Some supportSep 23
  • Clark Structural

    Clark served as one of five delegates for the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJun 10
  • Laura McDonald Operational

    Laura McDonald actively advocates for resolutions within the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJun 11
  • Indiana University Northwest Mentioned together

    The relationship is based on the study of the Continental Congress conducted by researchers associated with Indiana University Northwest.

    Some supportJul 4
  • Colonial Williamsburg Shared context

    Colonial Williamsburg serves as the historical setting and physical representation of the ideas and events of the Continental Congress.

    Some supportJun 30
  • Lancaster Shared context

    Lancaster served as the temporary de facto capital for the Continental Congress.

    Some supportSep 27
  • Frederick Douglass Mentioned together

    Frederick Douglass critiques the hypocrisy of the founders' ideals represented by the Continental Congress.

    Some supportAug 1
  • Floyd Structural

    Floyd was a member of the Continental Congress, the body responsible for drafting and signing the Declaration of Independence.

    Some supportJun 19

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