The First and Second Continental Congresses played important roles in bringing the colonies together to stand against British control.

First Continental Congress (1774):

• This meeting happened because of the Intolerable Acts, which angered many colonists.
• Delegates from 12 colonies (Georgia did not attend) got together to talk about their complaints.
• They set up the Association, which encouraged everyone to stop buying British goods. This united the colonists for a common goal.

Second Continental Congress (1775):

• This Congress met after the Revolutionary War had started.
• They formed the Continental Army and chose George Washington to lead it.
• They also wrote the Olive Branch Petition, asking for peace, but they were ready for a fight if needed.

These meetings helped the colonists see that they shared the same interests, sparking their desire for independence.