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How did the Continental Congress try to avoid war with Britain? Why did the British want to capture Bunker Hill?

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To prevent war, the 2nd Continental Congress made one more try to prevent war with England. They sent a message to King George. ... To prepare for war the Continental Congress would appoint George Washington as Commander In Chief and act as a central government and put together an army for the colonies defense.

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