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1.
The Declaration of Rights was sent to the King of England in an attempt to persuade him to repeal the unpopular Acts of Parliament that had been passed in the wake of the Boston Tea Party.
2.
George III had multiple reasons for refusing to read the colonists’ requests. First, he believed that the colonists were not truly committed to independence and were only using the language of rights to mask their true intentions. Second, he believed that the colonists were not capable of governing themselves and would quickly descend into anarchy and chaos if left to their own devices. Finally, he believed that the colonists were not sincere in their calls for independence and that they would eventually return to loyalty to the crown once the British military had been withdrawn from the colonies.
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The Second Continental Congress served as the governing body of the United States of America during the American Revolution.
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The Continental Army has fought many battles to this point, and based on what we know, they have done fairly well. They have shown to be a disciplined and capable fighting force and have been able to hold their own against the British Army.
One of their biggest successes was the Battle of Bunker Hill, where they were able to push the British back and force them to retreat. This was a big morale boost for the Continental Army and showed that they could fight and win against the British.
They have also had some setbacks, such as the Battle of Brooklyn, where they were badly outnumbered and outgunned. However, even in this loss they were able to inflict significant casualties on the British and showed that they can still fight even when the odds are against them.
Overall, the Continental Army has shown to be a capable and determined force, and they have proven that they can fight and win against the British Army. With more experience and training, they will only continue to get better and become a more formidable opponent.