The Second Congress managed the Colonial war effort and moved incrementally towards independence<span>, adopting the </span>United States Declaration of Independence<span> on July 4, 1776. The Congress acted as the </span>de facto<span> national government of what became the United States by raising armies, directing strategy, appointing diplomats, and making formal treaties such as the </span>Olive Branch Petition.<span>[1]</span>
Well France hated the English, so they helped the Americans. Spain on the other hand lost land when the English came along. So they wanted their land back. Hope this helps!
I would say the most significant weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation was the fact that the central government was too weak to enforce laws and couldn't impose taxes. The states had the most authority and since the government wasn't able to impose taxes, it doesn't have enough funds for a military (and it had to ask the states for troops). Without a strong military, it will be hard to defend the nation well if anything should occur.
Answer: The capital of China is Beijing
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More than 2,000 British soldiers occupied the city of 16,000 colonists and tried to enforce Britain’s tax laws, Including Stamp Act and Townshend Acts.
