The Second Continental Congress was a governing body that convened in 1775 during the American Revolution. It was composed of delegates from the thirteen colonies who came together to discuss the continued opposition to British rule and plan a unified response to the escalating conflict with Great Britain. The Congress made important decisions such as appointing George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, issuing the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and coordinating efforts to raise funds and secure foreign alliances during the war.
