may 10, 1775 - Second Contintental Congress

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Description: consisted of 13 delegates from the 13 colonies that managed colonial war effort and moved towards independence

Location: Met in Philadelphia

Significance: Succeeded in declaring independence for the colonies

Result: Washington as general, Olive Branch petition, Issued declaration of independence, articles of confederation

Effect on War: managed colonial war, appointed washington as general

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