The Second Continental Congress

The Second Continental Congress

Friday October 23, 2020

Open Ended

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress? (Why did they meet?)

Multiple Choice

Where was the meeting held?

• Pittsburg

• Peru

• Philadelphia

The Second Continental Congress

Was held May 1775 in Philadelphia

The First Continental Congress was held in October of 1774

More Facts

• The Second Continental Congress was led by Pennsylvania delegate John Dickinson, who requested tax reforms in the Olive Branch Petition.

• This petition was a final effort by the Congress to avoid war with Great Britain

• Before the Olive Branch Petition, there was the Declaration of Rights. Colonists cited their opposition to the Stamp Act of 1765, the Townshend Acts of 1767 and the Coercive Acts of 1774.
  

• This declaration was adopted by the Continental Congress On October 14, 1774.
  

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A document adopted by the Continental Congress in July 1775; this was a final attempt to avoid war with Great Britain.

Open Ended

Think about what you know about the events, people and politics of 1775-1776. Was there any way the Colonies could have avoided war with Britain? Explain your answer.