Second Continental Congress

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What city did the Second Continental Congress meet in?

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Philadelphia

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Who was made President of the Second Continental Congress?

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John Hancock

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What was the idea Ben Franklin developed and introduced to Congress?

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To unite the colonies and create a new country

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As the Continental Army was formed, who was put in command? He was elected unanimously by Congress

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George Washington

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Define militia.

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Volunteer Patriot soldiers

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What was the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

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To manage the colonial war effort and decide what steps to take next.

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Who proposed the idea of independence, the idea of creating a new nation?

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Benjamin Franklin

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What was the name of the document that eventually declared the independence of the colonies from Britain?

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The Declaration of Independence

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When did we declare our independence?

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July 4, 1776

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Who did we declare our independence from?

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Great Britain