Second Continental Congress
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: American Colonial History (1607-1775)
- Geographical Location: Pennsylvania
- Date: May 10-August 2, 1775
Article abstract: Early patriots manage the Revolutionary War and form the core of a federal government for the United States of America.
Summary of Event
The Second Continental Congress began its deliberations at the State House in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. It was, like the First Continental Congress, an extralegal body, until the ratification of the Articles of Confederation in 1781. However, it continued to meet throughout the Revolutionary War, exercising whatever authority the colony-states permitted. Although it was weak in terms of legal...
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