The Making of a Gov't Flashcard p. 33

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What was the belief that led to the decisions made by the Second Continental Congress?

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Peaceful settlement with Great Britain was impossible.

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What did the Second Continental Congress begin to function as?

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A government

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What was one of the important decisions made by the Second Continental Congress? Options: To build a new city, To issue paper money, To close all schools, To stop all trade

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To issue paper money

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What service did the Second Continental Congress set up?

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A postal service

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Who was put in charge of the army created by the Second Continental Congress?

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George Washington

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What was the army created by the Second Continental Congress eventually called?

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The Continental Army

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What did many members of the Second Continental Congress think the colonies should do?

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Declare independence

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What did some members of the Second Continental Congress want to try to do with the British? Options: Start a war, Patch things up, Ignore them, Trade more

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Patch things up

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Who else was divided on the question of independence besides the members of the Continental Congress? Options: The British Parliament, The people of the colonies, The French government, The Spanish explorers

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The people of the colonies

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What role did George Washington take on during the Second Continental Congress?

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Commander of the Continental Army