5 Questions
Who was elected as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental army by the Second Continental Congress?
George Washington
Which delegate put forth the resolution for independence on June 7, 1776?
Richard Henry Lee
Who drafted the document of independence assigned by the Second Continental Congress?
Thomas Jefferson
On which date did the Second Continental Congress vote to adopt Lee’s resolution for independence?
July 2, 1776
Where did Thomas Jefferson draft the document of independence?
7th and Market Street
Test your knowledge of the Second Continental Congress and the Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III. Learn about the events and decisions made by the Congress in 1775.
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