The Making of a Gov't Quiz p. 33

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

• Peaceful settlement with Great Britain was possible.

• Peaceful settlement with Great Britain was impossible.

• The colonies should remain under British rule.

• The colonies should not have an army.

What did the Second Continental Congress begin to function as?

• A school

• A government

• A business

• A library

What was one of the important decisions made by the Second Continental Congress?

• To build a new city

• To issue paper money

• To close all schools

• To stop all trade

What service did the Second Continental Congress set up?

• A hospital service

• A postal service

• A fire service

• A police service

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

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

• The British Army

• The Colonial Army

• The Continental Army

• The American Army

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

• Declare independence

• Remain under British rule

• Move to another country

• Build more ships

What did some members of the Second Continental Congress want to try to do with the British?

• Start a war

• Patch things up

• Ignore them

• Trade more

Who else was divided on the question of independence besides the members of the Continental Congress?

• The British Parliament

• The people of the colonies

• The French government

• The Spanish explorers

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

• President of the Congress

• Commander of the Continental Army

• Ambassador to France

• Governor of Virginia