Second Continental Congress

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

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Adams
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • George Washington (correct)

What key role did Nathan Hale play during the American Revolution?

  • General
  • Spy (correct)
  • Diplomat
  • Legislator

When was the Declaration of Independence celebrated?

  • March 1
  • April 19
  • July 4 (correct)
  • June 7

What important document was finally ratified on the last day of the Second Continental Congress?

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

What was a key reason for the worthlessness of the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress?

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

What was the primary reason for the convening of the First Continental Congress?

<p>To discuss the future of colonial America (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Second Continental Congress establish a Continental Army?

<p>As a defensive measure against British aggression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George III?

<p>To seek peace and ease tensions with Britain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense' play during the American Revolution?

<p>It influenced public opinion towards revolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Second Continental Congress attempt to finance the war effort?

<p>By creating a Continental Currency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Britain's refusal to address the issues from the first conference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Why were tensions increased between Britain and the American colonies prior to the Second Continental Congress?

<p>The colonies had no representation in Parliament (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the specific tasks undertaken by the Second Continental Congress?

<p>Passing laws governing colony expenditures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Britain view the American colonies before the Second Continental Congress?

<p>As entities without any further rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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