In April 1775, at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts, war between Britain and its North American colonies broke out. In order to direct the war effort and begin debating the contours of the system of government that would emerge to replace British rule, delegates from all 13 colonies convened in Philadelphia in the summer of 1775. What was the purpose of the delegates from 13 colonies convening in Philadelphia in the summer of 1775?
1) To form a new government for the British colonies
2) To declare independence from Britain
3) To negotiate a peace treaty with Britain
4) To discuss strategies for fighting the war against Britain