CONTENTS OF VOLUME FIRST. THE CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE REVOLUTION TO THE ADOPTION OF THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERA- Power of the Colonies to unite, asserted by the Revolution 8 Separation from Great Britain not contemplated Relations of the Congress to the Country Another Congress proposed . Royal Government terminated in Massachusetts. Battle of Lexington . THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. FORMATION AND CHARACTER The Congress advise Provisional Governments Separation from England determined upon Suppression of the Royal Authority REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT. - DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. - PREPARATIONS FOR A NEW GOVERNMENT. FORMATION OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY. Independence proposed Committee to prepare the Declaration - 41 Washington does not concur in their Expediency Powers of the National Government |