Second Continental Congress
Philadelphia May, 1775
Following the the fighting at Lexington and Concord a meeting was
called in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775 to assemble delegates to the Second
Continental Congress. Those present included Sam Adams, Patrick Henry, John Hancock
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington. Some wanted to declare America
independent immediately; some wanted to avoid war at all costs. The Response of
Congress was twofold. While giving peace a final try, Congress established a
Continental army and appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief. In an effort
to bring peace, John Dickinson and others in Congress drew up a document referred to
as the "The Branch Petition" which King George refused to read.
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