Second Continental Congress

The second Continental Congress "Give me freedom or give me death" is a famous discourse of Patrick Henry in the struggle for independence (Burnett 62). He made a speech at the first continental conference in 1774 and began the process of political uprising in the United States. The rebellion eventually reached a climax with British colonial revolts in the UK and in the case of the United States. The 2 nd Continental Congress achieved independence through organization, rebellion, and ultimate independence declaration.

The 2 nd Continental Congress - The 2 nd Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia from 1775 to 1776 and revolutionized the confrontation between the British and the colonial army in the battle between Lexington and Concord. After all, the Second Continental Congress ended with the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of a sovereign state government. Declaration of Independence - Richard Henry Lee sought an independent declaration, launched by state sovereignty, drafted by Jefferson in June 1776. The declaration was later approved by President John Hancock and another 55 representatives, later approved after the July 4 long debate of the 2 nd Continental Congress. (See Declaration of Independence SparkNote)

In 1774, John Hancock was elected President of the State Assembly of Massachusetts and declared as an autonomous government. In December of the same year, he was elected as the representative of Massachusetts of the Second Continental Congress, who played a role as a governor of the United States during the American Revolutionary War. In May 1775, John Hancock was elected chairman of the Continental Congress held in Philadelphia. Next month, Congress chose George Washington (1732-1799) and served as Commander of the Great Army. In the subsequent eight years war, Hancock funded military and revolutionary causes with his wealth and influence.

May 10, 1775 - The 2 nd Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, John Hancock was elected president. On 15 May, Congress put the colony in state defense. On June 15, Congress unanimously resolved to appoint George Washington General Commander and Supreme Commander of the New World Army. 17th 1775 - The first big fight between the British army and the American army took place in Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston. The U.S. Army was excavated along the Brad mountain highland (the actual place) and was attacked by a mountain storm with more than 2,000 British soldiers. Americans were ordered not to fire until "white eyes are visible". The British within 15 steps and the Americans let go of a deadly musket shoot and hampered the progress of Britain. Then, the British reorganized and attacked in 30 minutes, and the result was the same.