21h 27min, may 8, 1775 y - The Second Continential Congress
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Delegates or representatives from each of the thirteen colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss their next steps in the American Revolution.They established the continental army as the fighting force that would represent the thirteen colonies.Second, they elected George Washington as the commander in chief of the continental army.Third authorized the printing of money.
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21h 27min, may 8, 1775 y
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