Second Continental Congress Quiz

Who was elected as the president of the Second Continental Congress?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Who is primarily attributed to writing the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which foreign power played a crucial role in supporting the American cause during the Revolutionary War?

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• Russia

When was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

• July 5, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• July 3, 1776

• July 2, 1776

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which document outlined the powers of the federal government under the United States' first constitution?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

What was the primary currency issued by the Second Continental Congress to fund the war effort?

• Continental Congress dollars

• British pounds

• Spanish doubloons

• French francs

What was the pivotal moment in American history when George Washington was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

• June 1776

• June 1777

• June 1775

• June 1774