Continental Congress

The Continental Congress was a pivotal governing body formed during the American Revolutionary period, uniting representatives from the Thirteen Colonies to coordinate their resistance against British rule. It played a critical role in the early governance of what would become the United States, overseeing the war effort, adopting the Declaration of Independence, and laying the groundwork for the nation’s founding documents. Use this tag to explore posts related to the political, historical, and social impact of the Continental Congress in American history.