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It means the first congress of the colonies.The reason why they are not a cross section is because there was a large percentage of people who had no political power. The men in Congress were the people with the wealth, education, and power. America was founded on the idea of a republic, meaning it is based on a government of elected representatives drawn from "the best" classes. In the 18th century most men didn't have the right to vote. Of the 4 million Americans in 1787 only 160,000 voted in the state ratifying conventions. This is 4% of the white males and three fourths of the white males did not vote because they couldn't meet the property qualifications. The founders also believed that legislators should insulate themselves from public opinion and in this way they could "discern the true interest of their country."
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What was the congress during the American Revolution?
Second Continental Congress
When was Second Continental Congress created?
Second Continental Congress was created in 1775.
Who was the largest delegate at the second continental congress?
Who was the largest delegate at the second continental congress
What created the second continental congress?
The second continental congress created the National Government.
What did the Second Continental Congress create in order to defend the colonies?
The Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army.
What was put in charge of at the second continental congress?
John Hancock was President of the Second Continental Congress.
Where was the second continetile congress held?
The Second continental congress was held at Philidelphia, Pensylvania! (-:
What is important about second continental congress?
to configurate
Who was a loyalist in the second continental congress?
There were no loyalists in the 2nd continental congress
Where was the continental congress?
the second continental congress took place in philadelpia
Was Hancock a delegate to the second continental congress?
John Hancock served as the President of the Second Continental Congress, and was sent to the Congress by the state of Massachusetts as a delegate.
Where was the Continental Congress convened?
the second continental congress took place in philadelpia
