may 1, 1775 - Second Continental Congress

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Date: May 1775
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Location: Philadelphia
Significance: A striking move of organization on the part of the colonists.
Result: Continental Army under Washington is formed, printing of money is allowed
Effect on War: There is now a relatively centralized, organized force in the colonies, one that is making executive decisions to push the war forward to a result.

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