The Second Continental Congress

On May 10, 1775, The Second Continental Congress came together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many of those who attended. There were some new arrivals too such as: Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Thomas Jefferson. Delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies participated on the Second Continental Congress, Georgia didn't participate. On the First Continental Congress these men discussed The Coercive Acts imposed by King George III. The second time around The Revolutionary War had started with the battles at Concord and Lexington. Things were getting worse by the minute, so they had to take action. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental agreed to create a Continental Army. This army would be made up of militia men. George Washington was appointed as the commanding General of the Continental Army. On July 6th, the Congress approved the Declaration of Causes which allowed the taking up of arms in all the colonies. As a final attempt of reconciliation the Congress sent an Olive Petition Branch on July 8th to the British Crown. It was no good.

Places were The Second Continental Congress took place:

- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

- Baltimore, Maryland
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- York, Pennsylvania