may 10, 1775 - The Second Continental Congress
Description:
- New Englanders sought to declare independence- Middle colonies people sought to maintain a relationship with the Great Britain
- Adopted a Declaration of the Causes and Necessities for Taking up Arms
- George Washington was appointed to lead the Massachusetts militia
- Navy and marine corps were organized in 1775
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Date:
may 10, 1775
Now
~ 250 years ago