5 Questions
Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
When did the Second Continental Congress convene?
May 10, 1775
Where did the delegates of the Second Continental Congress meet?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who were some of the legendary historical figures represented at the Second Continental Congress?
John Adams
What was one of the first major actions taken by the Second Continental Congress?
Creating the Continental Army
Study Notes
The Continental Army and the Second Continental Congress
- George Washington led the Continental Army during the American Revolution
The Second Continental Congress
- Convened on May 10, 1775
- Met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Some legendary historical figures represented at the Congress included George Washington, John Hancock, and Thomas Jefferson
- One of the first major actions taken by the Second Continental Congress was to establish the Continental Army and appoint George Washington as its commander-in-chief
The Second Continental Congress: Test your knowledge on the events leading to its convening in 1775 and its significance in the American Revolution.
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