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The main issue faced by the Second Continental Congress was whether to continue seeking reconciliation with Great Britain or to declare independence. Delegates also decided to form the Continental Army and to appoint George Washington as its commander-in-chief.
the continental congress had to pay for the army/government, passing the article of confederation, win the war.
by: geetanjalee R
The main issue debated was the British taxing... So basically, they created the Continental Army.
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What issue divided Congress in the debate over passage of the Wilmont Provisi?
The extension of slavery into new territories
What task did the second continental congress accomplish?
Chose John Hancock as president, voted to organize an army and navy and issue money, made George Washington commander of a newly organizing Continental Army, and acted as government of the colonies throughout the war.
What problems that faced the Continental Congress during 177517761777?
Financial Burdens'Paying for the war was a difficult task. Congress had limited resources. With no power to tax, Congress had to plead with the states for money. However, the states had little money themselves.To pay and supply troop, Congress printed continentals, paper money. But the more money Congress printed, the less the money was worth. By the end of the war, paper money had lost almost all its value. Something worthless was said to be "not worth a continental."'
What was done in congress to prevent debate on slavery?
Congress attempted to stop discussion on the slavery issue after they were flooded by over 100,000 petitions urging the abolition of slavery in the 1830's. In 1836, they passed a resolution that banned the discussion of these petitions and enforced the ban in 1839, 1841 and 1843. However, John Quincy Adams, who believed this was unfair, came up with creative methods of bringing the debate up on the floor anyway.
What issue is at the heart of the debate between Patrick Henry and Edmund Pendleton?
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What was the central issue delegates at the second continental congress?
louisanna purchase
Why did the Second Continental Congress issue Declaration of independence?
The Second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence because they wanted colonists to be on the side of America. They also wanted encourage foreign nations to help them gain their independence from Britain.
Was the main issue debated during the second continental congress whether foreign allies would be beneficial?
I think so.
What was the only issue debated by the continental congress for the six months of 1776?
Independence. Simple as that. This was the prime debate through the Whole process, however, independence is all the first 6 months consisted of.
What problems did the continental Congress's successfully address?
Nobody knows The Continental Congress successfully addressed the issue of importation of British goods, the colonial war, and adoption of the "Association".
What did the newly formed states give the continental congress the power to do?
issue a national currency
What issue divided Congress in the debate over passage of Wilmot Proviso?
The extension of slavery into new territories
What issue divided Congress in the debate over passage of the Wilmont Provisi?
The extension of slavery into new territories
How did congress prepare for war and try to make peace?
they didn't really. Not in this war. The very existence of a Continental Congress was an issue for war.
What was the central issue by the delegates at the second continental congress?
that everyone was okay with a Monarchy, and it's CLEARLY NOT okay!!Should the colonies declare themselves an independent nation, or should they stay under British rule?
What document did the second continental congress issue?
Yes! Unit 3 of the practice of the constitution. page 5 . paragraph 2 . sentence 2.'' The Articles were drawn up by the Second Continental Congress and were in use until the constitution was signed in 1787.''
What was the main issue debated on the second continential congress?
The main issue was that some delegates wanted a peaceful way to end the problems while others wanted a violent way to end them, like war. They came to a conclusion that they would make up a continental army and prepared for war.
