United States Named: Congress Makes It Official
Delegates from twelve colonies united in Philadelphia to organize an economic boycott against Britain after Parliament ignored their petitions for redress of grievances. This collective action forced the Crown to confront colonial unity directly, setting the stage for the Second Continental Congress to eventually declare independence and launch a war for sovereignty.
September 9, 1776
250 years ago
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