ACT III.
INTRODUCTION:
The next act will be the second Continental Congress where George Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the American army and where Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and others were appointed to draw up the Declaration of Independence.
Mr. Hancock, Speaker of the House: You all know that in the first Continental Congress we pledged to stand by Boston. If General Gage means to make war on that town, let him do it. Is there anything to say on the matter, gentlemen?
Franklin: Mr. Hancock.
Hancock: Mr. Franklin.
Franklin: I say that the thirteen colonies should unite in order to fight Great Britain.
Henry: Mr. Hancock.
Hancock: Mr. Henry.