Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
When was the bloodshed at Lexington and Concord?
A
April 1775
2
Q
Second Continental Congress met in _____ on _______.
A
Philadelphia; May 10 1775
3
Q
What was done at the Second Continental Congress?
A
Drafting of new appeals to Britain; Measures to raise money and to create an army and navy
4
Q
Why did the Continental Congress choose Washington?
A
Washington is from Virginia; Washington was rich and could not be considered a fortune-seeker.