Which of the following statement is true? a) Edward Braddock was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress. b) George Washington was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress. c) William Shirley was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress. d) James Abercrombie was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress.

Which of the following statement is true? a) Edward Braddock was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress. b) George Washington was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress. c) William Shirley was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress. d) James Abercrombie was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress. Correct Answer Only a

Only statement (b) is the correct answer.

• George Washington was made the American Army commander-in-chief at second Continental Congress.
• The 2nd Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in May 1775.
• Delegates from all the 13 colonies participated in this Congress.
• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were among the notable leaders who took part in this Congress.
• A Petition of the Olive Branch was sent as a last attempt to the British King George III, who rejected it.
• George Washington was the first President of the United States of America.