The questions were different this time. First and foremost, how would the colonist meet the military threat of the British. It was agreed that a CONTINENTAL ARMY would be created. The Congress commissioned George Washington of Virginia to be the supreme commander, who chose to serve without pay. How would supplies be paid for? The Congress authorized the printing of money. Before the leaves had turned, Congress had even appointed a standing committee to conduct relations with foreign governments, should the need ever arise to ask for help. No longer was the Congress dealing with mere grievances. It was a full-fledged governing body.
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Still, in May of 1775 the majority of delegates were not seeking independence from Britain. Only radicals like John Adams were of this mindset. In fact, that July Congress approved the OLIVE BRANCH PETITION, a direct appeal to the king. The American delegates pleaded with George III to attempt peaceful resolution and declared their loyalty to the Crown. The King refused to receive this petition and instead declared the colonies to be in a state of rebellion in August. Insult turned to injury when George ordered the hiring of HESSIAN mercenaries to bring the colonists under control. Americans now felt less and less like their English brethren. How could their fellow citizens order a band of ruthless, foreign goons? The moderate voice in the Continental Congress was dealt a serious blow.
<span>As the seasons changed and hostilities continued, cries for independence grew stronger. The men in Philadelphia were now wanted for treason. They continued to govern and hope against hope that all would end well. For them, the summer of 1776 brought the point of no return — a formal declaration of independence.</span>
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it choked off southern commercial activity.
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Answer: Olmec, Mayan, Toltec, Aztecs,
Explanation: Olmec is the first ancient civilization that started in 1600 B.C. Mayans began in 200 BC, Toltec began in 900 AD, and the Aztecs began in 1300 CE and were the strongest civilization. Spanish then came next in 1521 and conquered the Aztecs, claiming Mexico for Spain.
The correct answer is letter C
Explanation: A transformative approach to healing that focuses on the meaning of medicine and contextual use of medicine is the holistic medicine.
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Wolsey made a name for himself as an efficient adminustrator, both for the crown and the church.
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When Henry vill became king in 1509 Wolsey's rapid rise began. In 1514 he was created archbishop of York and a year later the Pope made him a cardinal. Soon afterward the king appointed him lord chancellor. In 1518 Wolsey was made Papal Legate in England enabling him to work for the popes desire for peace by organizing the treaty of London.
