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June 14, 1775
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Which act was passed by the US congress that doubled the size of the army and navy?
National Defense Act
Name three things that the delegates at the first continental congress decide?
The first Continental Congress agreed to... Encourage colonists to keep boycotting British goods, told colonial militias to prepare for war and they drafted the Declaration of Rights. The second Continental Congress agreed to... Sent word to colonial officials asking for a new state constitutions, authorized the Massachusetts militia to become the Continental Army, and put George Washington as Commander of the army.
What did the Second Continental Congress create in order to defend the colonies?
The Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army.
When was the constitution adopted by the continental congress?
This answer needs some explanation. The US Constitution was not "adopted" by the "continental congress." By that time there no longer was a "continental congress" in the same form as the one that had adopted the Declaration Of Independence. There was a "Congress" under the Articles of Confederation and it authorized the formation of a "Constitutional Convention" to revise the Articles of Confederation on February 21, 1787. On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention adopted the final form of the US Constitution, presented it to Congress and recommended its ratification by the states. on September 28, 1787, Congress directed that the proposed Constitution be sent to the legislatures of each state so that they could form their own Constitutional Conventions for the purposes of ratifying the Constitution.
When did African Americans allowed to join the union army?
In 1862, Congress passed a law to allow African Americans to join the Union Army.
When was the rank of General first authorized in the US Army?
Congress authorized that rank on 25 July 1866.
When Congress first authorized the five star rank in the US Army how many slots were authorized?
Four were authorized, but they eventually opened a fifth slot for Omar Bradley.
Who sanctioned the US Navy?
The US Congress authorized the creation of the US Navy.
Is it legal to jailbreak your iPod touch in California?
Yes. The US Congress has authorized it.
Which US president authorized the construction of the Jefferson Memorial?
The congress ordered this statue to be made
Are Female US Army NCOs authorized to wear an NCO sword?
yes
What is the order of the incorporation branches of the military?
The United States Army was authorized by Congress on June 14, 1775.The United States Navy was authorized by Congress on October 13, 1775.The United States Marine Corps was authorized by Congress on November 10, 1775.The United States Air Force became a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947.
Why do so many people incorrectly refer to the Medal of Honor as the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Because the awarding of the Medal of Honor is done by an act of Congress. The US Medal of Honor was authorized by the Congress in 1862. The first Army soldier to receive the Medal was Private Jacob Parrott.
Has the US Congress authorized the existence of the so called War on Terrorism. Has President Obama authorized the existence of the so called War on Terrorism?
Yes and Yes
What four actions did congress take as it began to govern the colonies?
Authorized printing of money and set up a post office, Established committees, and most importantly, Congress created the Continental Army.
When was the US military first organized?
The U.S. Army came into being on 14 June 1775. The U.S. Marine were established on 10 November 1775. The Navy was established on 13 October 1775. The Coast Guard was formed on 4 August 1790. The U.S. Air Force became a separate service on 18 September 1947.
What was the second continental congress about?
The Second Continental Congress took place after the battles at Lexington and Concord. It was during this convention that a Continental Army was formed, the agreement to print money was made, and, the Declaration of Independence was authorized.
