What occurred during both the first and second continental congress?

1st

- Demanded repeal of all British laws taxing colonists

-Banned all trade w / Britain; Organized Continental Association to enforce ban

-Advised each colony to form militia

-Expressed loyalty to Britain

2nd

- Form Continental Army

-G Wash in command

-Olive Branch Petition

-Declaration of Independence

-Directed war and acted as central government

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