Liberty’s Kids – The Second Continental Congress

During the meeting of the Second Continental Congress, one of the delegates argued for full independence from Britain. Which delegate made that argument?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of these was a major challenge faced by the Congress during their meeting?

• Lack of interest from colonists

• Deciding whether to raise an army

• Negotiating with French royalty

• Uniting with Canadian colonies

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What document began to be drafted at the Congress that would later assert colonial rights?

• Declaration of Independence

• Stamp Act

• Olive Branch Petition

• Articles of Confederation

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which city hosted the meeting of the Second Continental Congress?

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Baltimore

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

What was the attitude of many colonists by the time of this Congress toward the British government?

• Complete loyalty

• Indifference

• Distrust and desire for change

• Desire to become a British province

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9