HUMA 1970 Study Guide - Continental Army, Continental Association, Price Controls
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First congress session discuss the nominations and vote for the role of the congress speaker: who receives it holds power over the pace and structure of the congress, mr. benedict was elected to be the speaker. Second congress session: patriots were called to the podium to introduce their ideas on new york"s role in the. This would eliminate importation and exportation of goods with great britain: moderates raised valid questions regarding how their farms and businesses would be affected. Shocking news from massachsetts and new york"s military options: the british who reside in boston had attempted to seek control of lexington. York"s congress immediately adjourned once this new was heard: the continental congress in philadelphia has demanded new york send at the least. 3000 men to support their newly formed continental army under the command of. General george washington: there are currently three main options that the elite men are struggling with, 1 new york"s current military power.