Annapolis Convention (1774–1776)
Annapolis Convention Assembly of Freemen | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | June 22, 1774 |
| Disbanded | January 28, 1776 |
| Preceded by | Maryland General Assembly (dissolved) |
| Succeeded by | Maryland General Assembly (New constitution) |
| Leadership | |
Chair | |
| Meeting place | |
| Annapolis | |
| Constitution | |
| Declaration of the Association of the Freemen of Maryland | |
The Annapolis Convention was an Assembly of the Counties of Maryland that functioned as the colony's provincial government from 1774 to 1776 during the early days leading up to the American Revolution. After 1775, it was officially named the Assembly of Freemen.