Second Continental Congress Flashcards
(9 cards)
When did the Second Continental Congress last?
May 10, 1775, to March 1, 1781
When was the Continental Army created?
June 1775
Who was appointed commander in chief of continental army and why?
Washington due to experience in French Indian War and his reputation.
When was the Olive Branch petition ?
July 1775
What was the Olive Branch petition simply?
Attempt at Reconciliation
What did Olive Branch petition state?
Affirmed loyalty to the crown but called for a resolution of grievances and an end to hostilities.
Outcome of Olive Branch petition?
Rejected by King George III, who declared the colonies to be in rebellion, solidifying the path to war.
When was Declaration of Independence?
4 July 1776
Which failure was created in the Second Continental Congress/
Articles of Confederation
