Liberty City Kids Second Continental Quiz

Who organized the Second Continental Congress?

• The British government

• The French government

• The United Nations

• The Second Continental Congress was organized by the American colonies.

When did the Second Continental Congress take place?

• June 4, 1776 - December 31, 1779

• July 4, 1776 - September 3, 1783

• May 10, 1775 - March 1, 1781

• April 19, 1775 - October 26, 1777

Where did the Second Continental Congress meet?

• Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

What was the main purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

• To manage the colonial war effort against Great Britain during the American Revolution.

• To negotiate a peaceful resolution with Great Britain.

• To establish a new form of government for the colonies.

• To declare independence from Great Britain.

Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress?

• Peyton Randolph

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which important document was adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

Who was the primary author of the document adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What did the Second Continental Congress do to raise an army?

• They hired mercenaries from Europe to fight on their behalf.

• They negotiated a peace treaty with the British to avoid war.

• They disbanded the existing army and relied on local militias.

• They created the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander-in-chief.

Which famous speech was delivered during the Second Continental Congress?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Gettysburg Address

• I Have a Dream

• Declaration of Independence

What was the significance of the Second Continental Congress in the American Revolution?

• It was a conference to negotiate peace terms with Great Britain.

• It served as the governing body of the American colonies and declared independence from Great Britain.

• It was a meeting to discuss trade agreements with Great Britain.

• It was a gathering of British loyalists who opposed the American Revolution.