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American Revolution: The Second Continental Congress

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What event led to the calling of the Second Continental Congress?

The end of the American Revolution

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Britain's refusal to acknowledge and address the issues raised at the first conference (correct)

The first Continental Congress

What was the primary function of the Second Continental Congress?

To create a permanent government for the colonies

To negotiate with Britain to resolve the issues

To act as an interim government during the American Revolution (correct)

To declare independence from Britain

What was one of the powers of the Second Continental Congress?

To appoint a king for the colonies

To declare war on Britain

To create a new country

To print money and levy new taxes (correct)

What was the main issue between Britain and the American colonies?

The colonies had no vote in Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Britain's refusal to address the issues raised by the colonies?

The American Revolution began Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the meeting of the First Continental Congress?

To protest the Coercive Acts and British control over the colonial economy Signup and view all the answers

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A final plea to King George III to ease taxes and rescind the Intolerive Acts Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense on the American Revolution?

It shifted public opinion towards independence from Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress?

To pay for the Revolutionary War effort Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of the Second Continental Congress compared to the Declaration of Independence?

More conciliatory towards the British Crown Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the spy network established by the Second Continental Congress?

To gather intelligence information about the British troops Signup and view all the answers

Why was George Washington chosen as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

Due to his experience in the French and Indian War Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Nathan Hale's mission behind British lines?

He was discovered and hanged for spying Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the resolution proposed by Richard Henry Lee on June 7, 1776?

It proposed independence from Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the three years of writing, revising, and compromise by the Second Continental Congress?

The ratification of the Articles of Confederation Signup and view all the answers