USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who did Wentworth (the spy) tell the British soldiers would be general?
A
George Washington
B
John Adams
C
John Hancock
D
Charles Henry Lee
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In The Second Continental Congress, the redcoat general and some of his soldiers all met Paul Wentworth in a special rendezvous point. Paul gave him information that it’s John Hancock, instead of Washington, leading the Continental Army (Fake information being planted by Sarah, James, and Henri earlier).

Detailed explanation-2: -A Harvard-educated lawyer, he early became identified with the patriot cause; a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congresses, he led in the movement for independence. During the Revolutionary War he served in France and Holland in diplomatic roles, and helped negotiate the treaty of peace.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Continental Congress commissioned George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775. Washington was selected over other candidates such as John Hancock based on his previous military experience and the hope that a leader from Virginia could help unite the colonies.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sons of Liberty were groups of American colonists who disagreed with British rule of the 13 North American colonies. Among the members were many well-known patriots, such as Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. Their activities helped lead the colonies into the American Revolution.

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