Second Continental Congress
Tensions between the colonies and Parliament escalate, leading to the decision for a second Continental Congress. Despite a last-minute conciliatory proposal from Parliament, the events at Lexington and Concord signal that reconciliation is unlikely. The Congress convenes in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania State House, soon to be known as Independence Hall, setting the stage for pivotal discussions in the fight for independence.In this clip
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