(a)Describe the colonists’ reaction to Franklin when he arrives in Philadelphia. How likely are they to have had an experience similar to Franklin’s? (b)How might the colonists’ reaction be an indication of their desire for independence?

congress also has implied powers, which derive from the necessary and proper clause of the constitution and permit congress "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states.

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the first two years of american revolution was not very encouraging for the patriots since the british were far superior in sea power, arms and troops.