The Continental Congress faced many challenges on their journey to becoming independent. This was due to disagreements within the group and pressure from outside.

1. First Continental Congress (1774):

   • Everyone wanted to stick together, but different regions had different needs.
   • The delegates had a hard time agreeing on how to respond to British control, which led to weak solutions.

2. Second Continental Congress (1775):

   • They tried to manage the Revolutionary War, but they had serious money problems and didn’t have enough supplies for the military.
   • Many people still supported the British, which created distrust between the colonies.

3. Path Forward:

   • Even with these challenges, the Continental Congress could come together. They needed to focus on shared goals and get public support.
   • It was important for the colonies to work together and build friendships to clearly push for independence.