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Second Continental Congress Turns Toward War and Independence
The article recounts the May 1775 convening of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, the creation of the Army, and the push toward independence. It notes Washington's appointment, the drafting of the Articles of War, and the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. It highlights debates, Adams and Paine's influence, and the eventual July 2 1776 declaration of independence with Adams predicting a new national birthday.
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