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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?
What key role did Nathan Hale play during the American Revolution?
What key role did Nathan Hale play during the American Revolution?
When was the Declaration of Independence celebrated?
When was the Declaration of Independence celebrated?
What important document was finally ratified on the last day of the Second Continental Congress?
What important document was finally ratified on the last day of the Second Continental Congress?
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What was a key reason for the worthlessness of the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress?
What was a key reason for the worthlessness of the Continental Currency established by the Second Continental Congress?
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What was the primary reason for the convening of the First Continental Congress?
What was the primary reason for the convening of the First Continental Congress?
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Why did the Second Continental Congress establish a Continental Army?
Why did the Second Continental Congress establish a Continental Army?
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What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George III?
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George III?
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What role did Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense' play during the American Revolution?
What role did Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense' play during the American Revolution?
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How did the Second Continental Congress attempt to finance the war effort?
How did the Second Continental Congress attempt to finance the war effort?
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What was the main reason for calling the Second Continental Congress?
What was the main reason for calling the Second Continental Congress?
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What role did the Second Continental Congress serve during the American Revolution?
What role did the Second Continental Congress serve during the American Revolution?
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Why were tensions increased between Britain and the American colonies prior to the Second Continental Congress?
Why were tensions increased between Britain and the American colonies prior to the Second Continental Congress?
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What was one of the specific tasks undertaken by the Second Continental Congress?
What was one of the specific tasks undertaken by the Second Continental Congress?
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In what way did Britain view the American colonies before the Second Continental Congress?
In what way did Britain view the American colonies before the Second Continental Congress?
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