Second Continental Congress

   In May 1775 when delegates from all the rest of the Colonies meet in an assembly in Philadelphia. Boston was hoping that the other colonies help them out fighting with the British. It was directed by John Hancock, who had scape from Lexington, replacing Peyton Randolph. Volunteers from the other colonies march to Boston to help the Patriots. Congress agree to give command of the continental army to George Washington.    Some Members recognize that some colonists were not ready for independence from Britain, they still wanted to remain uder British power but they still didn't want to pay taxes.   The congress autorize the printing of money, cause they needed to pay for supplies. They created a committee to deal with other governments.   Then came in July of 1775 after 3 long months of shed, the Congress agree on sending a petition for peace to the king, called "The Olive Branch Petition". The apparently didn't like the request so he rejected it and and even more troops.