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?

Articles of Confederation Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of backing from other countries Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

It acted as an interim government Signup and view all the answers

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

Passing laws on money, taxes, and colonial goods Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Lack of voting rights for colonists in Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the First Continental Congress?

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

What organizational measure did the First Continental Congress establish?

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

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

To request peace with Britain and ease taxes in America Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Declaration of Independence Signup and view all the answers