the second continental congress 1775

Question 1

when was the second continental congress?

Answer 1

10th may 1775

Question 2

how many delegates were there?

Answer 2

65

Question 3

what did the congress do?

Answer 3

took charge of the conduct of the war, assuming responsibility for the army around boston

impressing a quota on each colony sufficient to raise a continental army of 20,000 men

Question 4

what happened in mid june?

Answer 4

the congress voted to issue $2 million in paper money to finance the force

Question 5

who was in charge of the army and why was this significant?

Answer 5

george washington

cemented colonial unity since the army was predominantly new england

Question 6

6th july 1775

Answer 6

declaration of the causes and necessities and taking up arms

listed colonial grievances

disclaimed any intention of separating from britain

Question 7

what was the olive branch petition?

Answer 7

first draft written by thomas jefferson

appease king george and prevent further conflict between the colonies and england from escalating into a full blown war

rejected by george - proclamation of surpessing rebellion and sedation

Question 8

bunker hill

april 1775

Answer 8

20,000 american militia men surrounded boston and besieged the city

Question 9

bunker hill

june 1775

Answer 9

americans captured breeds hill and held 1500 men there

Question 10

bunker hill

what did gage do?

Answer 10

sent a force to retake the hill and won, but at a great cost

40% casualties, most were officers - no one to command

Question 11

george washington

Answer 11

virginian

humble and respected by others

introduced proper training , a hierarchy and discipline to the army