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Second Continental Congress (may 10, 1775 – mar 1, 1781)

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Created the continental militia for protection (with George Washington in charge) and sent the Olive Branch Petition. June/July 1775 is the most important meeting.

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may 10, 1775
mar 1, 1781
~ 5 years and 9 months