Second Continental Congress Facts
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Who was named Commander in Chief of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress?

  • Nathan Hale
  • Richard Henry Lee
  • France
  • George Washington (correct)
  • Which resolution for independence was put forth by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia?

  • July 4 Resolution (correct)
  • Continental Army Resolution
  • Independence Resolution
  • March 1 Resolution
  • Why did Nathan Hale volunteer to go behind British lines before the Battle of Harlem Heights?

  • To join the British troops
  • To engage in combat
  • To gather intelligence information about the British troops (correct)
  • To deliver a message to George Washington
  • What new government initiative did the Second Continental Congress push to create?

    <p>Articles of Confederation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress considered worthless?

    <p>Lack of backing from other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for calling the Second Continental Congress?

    <p>To address Britain's failure to acknowledge and address issues raised at the first conference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Second Continental Congress play during the American Revolution?

    <p>It acted as an interim government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers did the Second Continental Congress have during the American Revolution?

    <p>Passing laws on money, taxes, and colonial goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did tensions between Britain and the American colonies rise before the Second Continental Congress?

    <p>Due to Parliament's failure to address inequality perceived by Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue contributed to the growing discontent between Britain and the American colonies?

    <p>Lack of voting rights for colonists in Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the First Continental Congress?

    <p>To discuss the future of colonial America and protect colonies from British Parliament control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organizational measure did the First Continental Congress establish?

    <p>Calling for a boycott on exporting colonial goods to Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress?

    <p>To request peace with Britain and ease taxes in America</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It shifted public opinion towards the idea of revolution and American exceptionalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document directly declared the colonies' intent to secede from Britain?

    <p>Declaration of Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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