Creating the United States

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In the fall of 1774, the Continental Congress prepared this petition to King George III stating the grievances of the American provinces and asking for the King’s help in seeking solutions. King George refused to accept the petition, which was signed by fifty-one delegates to the First Continental Congress.

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"We therefore most earnestly beseech your Majesty . . ."


In the fall of 1774, the Continental Congress prepared this petition to King George III stating the grievances of the American provinces and asking for the King’s help in seeking solutions. King George refused to accept the petition, which was signed by fifty-one delegates to the First Continental Congress.