The Declaration of independence, appointing george washington as commander
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
New York City
he spied on the hessians.
On May 10, 1775, the members of the Second Continental Congress met at the State House in Philadelphia. There were several new delegates including: John Hancock from Massachusetts, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, and Benjamin Franklin from Pennsylvania. The Second Continental Congress meeting started with the battle of Lexington and Concord fresh in their memories. The New England militia were still encamped outside of Boston trying to drive the British out of Boston. The Second Continental Congress established the militia as the Continental Army to represent the thirteen states. They also elected George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
1.) Restore civil rights and raise a militia2.) Boycott all British goods
He signed the Declaration of Independence, the Boston Tea Party, and the First and Second Continental Congress!
Major achievements of the second continental congressThey established a militia, a group of citizens who were trained as soldiers but not part of a regular Army and participated in rebellious activites.They printed and issued Paper Money to finace the war without taxing their people and starting a rebellion between themselves.Lastly, they hired the best leader they could find, who led them to many victorys and later became a president, George Washington.
One of the Congress major decision was to endorse the Suffolk Resolves.
One of the Congress major decision was to endorse the Suffolk Resolves.
A united America was needed.