What was the purpose of the petitions sent to king george lll by the second continental congress ?

although world war i began in 1914, the united states did not join the war until 1917. the additional firepower, resources, and soldiers of the u.s. to tip the balance of the war in favor of the allies. remaining neutral. when war broke out in 1914, the united states had a policy of neutrality.

the constitution gives congress the power to regulate commerce "among" the several states.

because they can and they wanted to.