B. To inspire them to support the Revolutionary War
The Continental Congress aimed to rally colonial support for the struggle against British rule and to encourage them to take an active role in the fight for independence.
What was the Continental Congress's purpose in appealing to colonists?
A. To demonstrate that the colonies could not be taken seriously as an independent nation
B. To inspire them to support the Revolutionary War
C. To urge them to leave the colonies and seek independence elsewhere
D. To garner their support for the British Empire's control over the colonies
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