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1. American Revolutionary War

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   Formation of the Continental Army
   Following these engagements, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, moved rapidly to organize a unified military effort. On June 15, 1775, George Washington of Virginia was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the newly established Continental Army. Washington’s selection was strategic, intended to unite the Southern colonies with the New England insurgency, despite his known preference for rigid symmetric…

2. Battles Of Lexington And Concord

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   The Battles of Lexington and Concord immediately transformed the colonial conflict from a political dispute into a military campaign. The rapid mobilization of the Massachusetts militia stunned the British command, who had fundamentally underestimated the local commitment to resistance.
   Following the engagement, the besieging forces of militia effectively enveloped Boston, marking the start of the Siege of Boston. The events of April 19, 1775, served as the military catalyst that spurred the Second Continental Congress into establishing the [Continenta…

3. Pennsylvania

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   The Revolutionary Period
   $\text{Pennsylvania}$ was central to the move toward American independence. The First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia in 1774, followed by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, which ultimately adopted the Declaration of Independence. The state served as a crucial logistical hub, although the winter encampment at Valley Forge during 1777–1778 tested the resolve of the Continental Army $\text{[6]}$.
   Modern Political Significance

4. Second Continental Congress

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   Establishment and Initial Mandate
   The Congress convened in the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall). Unlike its predecessor, which had focused primarily on petitions and boycotts, the Second Continental Congress faced the immediate reality of armed conflict. A primary early action was the formalization of military structure. On June 15, 1775, largely at the urging of delegates such as John Adams of Massachusetts, George Washington of Virginia was unanimously appointed Commander-in-Chief o…

5. Second Continental Congress

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   From 1775 until 1781, the Second Continental Congress functioned as a unitary executive, legislative, and judicial body, though it possessed no formal constitutional authority beyond the de facto consent of the states. Its primary achievements as a governing body include:
   Military Administration: Organizing and supplying the Continental Army and Navy, appointing foreign ministers, and establishing military courts.
   Finance and Currency: Issuing paper money, known as "Continentals," which rapidly depreciated due to lack of backing, leading to wide…