5 Questions
When did Congress vote to approve the wording of the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
When did the signing of the Declaration of Independence take place?
August 2, 1776
Who initially abstained from voting for independence?
New York's delegates
What did John Adams suggest should be celebrated on this day?
All of the above
Who was responsible for engrossing (handwriting) the Declaration of Independence?
Timothy Matlack
Test your knowledge about the Second Continental Congress and its decisions, including the drafting of the Olive Branch Petition and the election of George Washington as Commander-in-Chief. Learn about the events leading up to the Congress and its significance in the American Revolutionary War.
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