The Second Continental Congress

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What is the definition of 'commander in chief'?

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A person who is in control of all the armed forces of a nation.

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What is the definition of 'olive branch'?

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An ancient symbol of peace.

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After Lexington and Concord, who gathered in Pennsylvania to decide how the colonies should respond to Britain’s growing threat?

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The Second Continental Congress.

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_______ agreed to prepare for war with Britain.

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Second Continental Congress.

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What caused the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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British troops fired at the colonists after General Gage heard they were storing weapons near Boston.

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_______ won the Battle of Bunker Hill.

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The British

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After losing the Battle of Bunker Hill, __________ were driven out of Boston.

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The Colonists

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The Second Continental Congress sent ____________ to King George III.

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The Olive Branch Petition

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Why was it too late when the Olive Branch Petition reached the British leaders?

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Britain agreed to fight the colonists and crush their rebellion.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson