Chronology of Events Relating to Pennsylvania: January–February 1776

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on Chronology of Events Relating to Pennsylvania: January–February 1776 January 1776   1 Defeat of the American assault on Quebec involves heavy losses of troops from Pennsylvania. 2 The Second Continental Congress, sitting in Philadelphia, protests against brutality employed by the British Army in the war against the colonies. The Pennsylvania Committee of Safety, operating in Philadelphia, begins to vote recommendations for officers to command the 4...
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Chronology of Events Relating to Pennsylvania During Year 1776

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on Chronology of Events Relating to Pennsylvania During Year 1776 January 1776   1 Defeat of the American Assault on Quebec involves heavy losses of troops from Pennsylvania. 2 The Second Continental Congress, sitting in Philadelphia, pro­tests against brutality employed by the British Army in the war against the colonies. The Pennsylvania Committee of Safety, operating in Phila­delphia, begins to vote recommendations for officers to command the 4...
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Chronology of Events Relating to Pennsylvania: March–June 1776

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on Chronology of Events Relating to Pennsylvania: March–June 1776 March 1776   4 The Committee of Safety compromises with the Provincial Assembly and temporarily suspends its call for a constitutional convention. 6 The Committee of Safety authorizes 3 men to conduct the manufacture of gun locks (firing mechanisms) in Philadelphia. 8 To placate dissatisfaction the Assembly decides to enlarge itself by adding 17 new members, 13 to come from western counties...
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