Second Continental Congress
The Philippine–American War or the Filipino–American War, previously referred to as the Philippine Insurrection or the Tagalog Insurgency by the United States, was an armed conflict between the First Philippine Republic and the United States that lasted from February 4, 1899, to July 2, 1902.
<span>they made specific plans to be ready for war, appointed George Washington as leader
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delegates from 12 colonies met to discuss problems with England, some were for war, others wanted peace, first attempt at a Republican government
So in a easy way to explain yes they were ready to revolt they appointed a military leader they knew what they were doing