historical background of america

1. Objective
To understand the
I. Constitutional
Development
o
First continental
congress.
Held in 1774
Massachusetts took
the lead but
Georgia didn’t
participate.
Second
continental
congress Held in
1775 .13 colonies
were participated
Virginia hennery law
proposal was
accepted
.
Third Continental Congress.
Held in 1776 in Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson placed before congress
Declaration of independence
congress accepted it on 4th July 1776
It led to war under the leadership of
George Washington
In 1781 war came to an end
1783 England recognized their independence
Articles of confederation
On 11th july 1776 a committee was appointed
Drafted the articles of confideration
On 15th november 1777 congress of the state approved that
Subject: US Constitution
Standard: LL.B 4th
semester
Topic: Constitutional Development of USA
MUNIR HUSSAIN KTK
Lecturer
UNIVERSITY LAW COLLEGE
QUETTA
www.facebook.com/pages/Corridor-to-Commercial-Law