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What event led to the calling of the Second Continental Congress?
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?
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?
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?
What was the main issue between Britain and the American colonies?
What was the result of Britain's refusal to address the issues raised by the colonies?
What was the result of Britain's refusal to address the issues raised by the colonies?
What was the primary reason for the meeting of the First Continental Congress?
What was the primary reason for the meeting of the First Continental Congress?
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
What was the impact of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense on the American Revolution?
What was the impact of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense on the American Revolution?
What was the primary purpose of the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress?
What was the primary purpose of the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress?
What was the tone of the Second Continental Congress compared to the Declaration of Independence?
What was the tone of the Second Continental Congress compared to the Declaration of Independence?
What was the purpose of the spy network established by the Second Continental Congress?
What was the purpose of the spy network established by the Second Continental Congress?
Why was George Washington chosen as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
Why was George Washington chosen as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
What was the outcome of Nathan Hale's mission behind British lines?
What was the outcome of Nathan Hale's mission behind British lines?
What was the significance of the resolution proposed by Richard Henry Lee on June 7, 1776?
What was the significance of the resolution proposed by Richard Henry Lee on June 7, 1776?
What was the outcome of the three years of writing, revising, and compromise by the Second Continental Congress?
What was the outcome of the three years of writing, revising, and compromise by the Second Continental Congress?
