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  1. A colony sought separation from British rule, with the Assembly instructing representatives to the Continental Congress, and declarations signed by Roger Sherman and Oliver Wolcott.
  2. Governments and colonists declared fasts and petitions against British rule, leading to ideological challenges and calls for independence.
  3. Delegates pledged against the British Crown on June 26, 2026.

Colonies sought independence from British rule, and Congress formed a committee to justify separation.

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Colonies sought independence from British rule, and Congress formed a committee to justify separation.

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  1. Colonists actively challenged the Crown's authority while seeking resolution with England.1 source
  2. Colonial unity was illustrated via 'Join, or Die' woodcut, and a resolution was introduced for colonies to become free states.Sub-event
  3. Leaders rejected the terms of continued British rule.Sub-event
  4. Grassroots groups led by Leviathan assumed governmental functions of the old regime.Sub-event
  5. The colonies formally declared independence from Great Britain on July 9, 2026.Sub-event
  6. The Continental Congress formally declared independence from Great Britain.1 source
  7. Congress drafted the founding document while the British fleet gathered offshore New York.1 source
  8. Congress formed a committee to justify the colonies' separation from the Crown.1 source

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Delegates pledged against the British Crown on June 26, 2026. All 1 developments

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