The Second Continental Congress

The Second Continental Congress

On May of 1775 , times had change in a sharp way. Concord and Lexington make big changes in everything and now with the Redcoats were once again fighting Boston, the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia. But the professional imperial army were already attempting to arrest all patriot leaders. 

The members of the Second Continental Congress were ready to met at the State House in Philadelphia. Between their members we can find : Thomas Jefferson that was from Virginia, Benjamin Franklin from Pennsylvania and also John Hancock of Massachusetts. They Start their reunion with a battle of Lexington and Concord, it was about the fresh in their memories.

Most of the delegates were not seeking independence from Britain. Only radicals like John Adams were of this mindset. For that July Congress approved the " Olive Branch Petition " and it was a direct appeal to tha king. But Some delegates from America pleaded with Goerge III , because they wanted to declared their loyalty to the crown in a peaceful resolution. The king refuse and instead of that he declared the colonies to begin a state of rebellion. The Americans felt less like the English men. So the Continental Congress was now delt in a serious way.