2nd Continental Congress (may 10, 1775 – mar 1, 1781)
Description:
A convention of delegates from the 13 colonies, the 2nd Continental Congress served as the government for the colonies during the Revolution. They managed the war, adopted important documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. They met shortly after the Battles of Lexington and Concord to begin focusing on armed efforts.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 1775
mar 1, 1781
~ 5 years and 9 months