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The '''Continental Congress''' refers to two separate organizations that played a major role in leading the [[Thirteen Colonies]] into the [[American Revolution]].  The First set the stage in 1774. The Second became the national government of the United Colonies, which in July 1776 became the United States of America.  Both congresses met in Philadelphia and were composed of delegates selected by the 13 colonies/states.  

The '''Continental Congress''' refers to two separate organizations that played a major role in leading the [[Thirteen Colonies]] into the [[American Revolution]].  The First set the stage in 1774. The Second became the national government of the United Colonies, which in July 1776 became the United States of America.  Both congresses met in Philadelphia and were composed of delegates selected by the 13 colonies/states. The Second Continental Congress in March 1781 took a new name, "The United States in Congress Assembled."  The Congress was a weak national government--there was no president or executive branch, and no judges; most business was handled by committees.

==Background==

==Background==