2nd Continental Congress

Where did the delegates of the second Continental Congress meet?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Washington, D.C.

Who was appointed to lead the Continental Army?

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which document was sent to King George III to request peace with Great Britain?

• Olive Branch Petition

• Declaration of Independence

• Proclamation of Rebellion

• Articles of Confederation

When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

• October 26, 1774

• April 19, 1775

• May 10, 1775

• July 4, 1776

Which country did the Second Continental Congress secure an alliance with?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Germany

What was the first written constitution of the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Proclamation of Rebellion

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution of the United States

What did the efforts of the delegates of the Second Continental Congress help establish?

• Independence from Great Britain

• A monarchy in America

• A dictatorship in America

• A communist government in America