Second Continental Congress and the Olive Branch Petition

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Who was the commander in chief of the Continental army?

  • Thomas Paine
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Adams
  • George Washington (correct)

What did the Olive Branch Petition ask for?

  • Peace from the king (correct)
  • Military support from France
  • Representation in the British Parliament
  • Independence from Britain

What convinced colonists that it was time for independence?

  • The Olive Branch Petition
  • The Declaration of Independence
  • Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet (correct)
  • The Continental army's formation

What did the Declaration of Independence state about natural rights?

<p>They are inherent and cannot be taken away (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Congress decide to do after British soldiers entered Boston?

<p>Create a Continental army (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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