The First Continental Congress, which was comprised of delegates from the colonies, met in 1774 in reaction to the Coercive Acts, a series of measures imposed ... read more
The First Continental Congress had convened for barely more than 6 months, but the Second Continental Congress would end up lasting for nearly 6 years. Conveniently, the Second Continental Congress was scheduled to meet in May, just two weeks after the battles in Massachusetts. read more
The Congress met from September 5 to October 26, 1774. Peyton Randolph presided over the proceedings; Henry Middleton took over as President of the Congress from October 22 to 26. Charles Thomson, leader of Philadelphia Committee of Correspondence, was selected to be Secretary of the Continental Congress. read more