What was the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress in 1775?

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To draft new appeals to Britain and prepare for war
To establish a new form of government
To declare independence from Britain
To negotiate peace with Native Americans
2.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
An inconclusive battle with no clear winner
A Pyrrhic victory for the British with heavy casualties
A colonial victory that led to British retreat
A decisive victory for the British with minimal losses
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How did Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' influence the American Revolution?
It proposed a new trade agreement with Britain
It called for a peaceful resolution with the British
It convinced many neutrals that revolution was necessary
It discouraged colonists from seeking independence
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What was the significance of the Declaration of Independence?
It marked the official start of the American Revolution
It was a military strategy document
It declared the colonies' independence and outlined Enlightenment ideas
It was a peace treaty with Britain
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Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
6.
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What was the purpose of the Model Treaty drafted by the Continental Congress?
To establish a military alliance with France
To guide US diplomats in forming a commercial relationship with France
To negotiate peace with Britain
To outline the terms of surrender for British forces
7.
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What role did privateers play in the American Revolution?
They were diplomats negotiating with France
They were hired by Congress to attack enemy shipping
They were spies for the British
They were soldiers fighting in the Continental Army
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