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Who was named Commander in Chief of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress?
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?
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?
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?
What new government initiative did the Second Continental Congress push to create?
Why was the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress considered worthless?
Why was the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress considered worthless?
What was the main reason for calling the Second Continental Congress?
What was the main reason for calling the Second Continental Congress?
What role did the Second Continental Congress play during the American Revolution?
What role did the Second Continental Congress play during the American Revolution?
What powers did the Second Continental Congress have during the American Revolution?
What powers did the Second Continental Congress have during the American Revolution?
Why did tensions between Britain and the American colonies rise before the Second Continental Congress?
Why did tensions between Britain and the American colonies rise before the Second Continental Congress?
What issue contributed to the growing discontent between Britain and the American colonies?
What issue contributed to the growing discontent between Britain and the American colonies?
What was the main goal of the First Continental Congress?
What was the main goal of the First Continental Congress?
What organizational measure did the First Continental Congress establish?
What organizational measure did the First Continental Congress establish?
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress?
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress?
What was the impact of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
What was the impact of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
Which document directly declared the colonies' intent to secede from Britain?
Which document directly declared the colonies' intent to secede from Britain?
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