Second+Continental+Congress

=== **The Second Continental Congress was a group of people from each colonist who had started meeting after the Lexington and Concord battle. They met to figure out a way of gaining independence from Britain. They were one of our only forms of a government. They accomplished a lot during The Revolutionary War time period. They wrote the olive Branch and later drafted the Declaration of Independence. They even came up with an official army that was named The Continental Army. The Continental Congress was a key and important group that did and accomplished a lot.** ===

=== **Patrick Henry was a passionate and convincing speaker. He made a speech about the stamp act the convinced many of Britain’s wrong doings. "I know not what course others may take; but as for me... give me liberty or give me death!" is a line for which he is very famous for. This line helped him show many the urgency of Britain’s hostility.** ===

=== **George Washington was a Virginia delegate. He was elected Commander in Chief of the continental army by the second Continental Congress. He helped accomplish a lot. His input and advice on how the second Continental Congress could overcome Britain’s rule was very useful.** ===

Time Line: 1775

 * ===May 10 === || ===The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia === ||
 * ===June 15 === || ===George Washington named Commander in Chief === ||
 * ===June 17 === || ===The British drive the Americans from Breed's Hill === ||
 * ===July 3 === || ===Washington assumes command of the Continental Army === ||