The Second American Continental Congress in 1775 was held at

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Kerala PSC Common Preliminary Exam (GRADUATE LEVEL) PYP - 116/22

Answer 1

The correct answer is Philadelphia.

Key Points

The Second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 10, 1775.
This Congress played a pivotal role in managing the colonial war effort and eventually declaring independence from Britain.
It was during this Congress that George Washington was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
The Congress also adopted the Olive Branch Petition as a final attempt to avoid a full-scale war with Britain, though it was ultimately rejected by King George III.

Additional Information

New York: New York City was a significant location in the Revolutionary War but was not the site of the Second Continental Congress. It later became a key battleground and was occupied by British forces for much of the war.
Washington: Washington, D.C., did not exist during the time of the Second Continental Congress. The city was established later, in 1790, as the capital of the United States.
San Francisco: San Francisco was not established as a prominent city during the 18th century and was not relevant to the American Revolutionary period. It became significant during the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century.

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