10 Mai 1775 Jahr - Second Continental Congress

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Met during the fighting of Lexington and Concord. They attempted to pacify the British and declare allegiance to the crown, with the Olive Branch Petition which was a last attempt to avoid war. Simultaneously working to raise a continental army through conscription as well as appoint generals and ambassadors (appointing Washington as Commander and Chief of the Continental Army).

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