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How did George Washington get into the second continentil congrees?
He was elected for the 1st and 2nd continental congress
Why did the Second Continental Congress ask George Washington to lead the continental Army?
NovaNet Answer: Washington was an experienced officer.
Who was the president of second continental congress?
The president of the Second Continental Congress was Peyton Randolph.George Washington
Who named the leader of the Continental Army?
The Second Continental Congress named George Washington as supreme commander of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775.
What was the major result of the second continental congress?
On May 10, 1775, the members of the Second Continental Congress met at the State House in Philadelphia. There were several new delegates including: John Hancock from Massachusetts, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, and Benjamin Franklin from Pennsylvania. The Second Continental Congress meeting started with the battle of Lexington and Concord fresh in their memories. The New England militia were still encamped outside of Boston trying to drive the British out of Boston. The Second Continental Congress established the militia as the Continental Army to represent the thirteen states. They also elected George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
