The Second Continental Congress

 

Functioned as a central government from 1775 to 1781 with main goal of winning the war for independence

 

It lacked official power and could only request men, money and cooperation from the states

 

What did it achieve?

 

Held the 13 states together

 

Authorized an army and appointed

     Washington as Commander in Chief

 

Encouraged a small American Navy

 

Issued the Declaration of Independence

 

Arranged the FrancoAmericanAlliance

 

Raised money to finance the war

 

Proposed the Articles of Confederation