DAR Essay Contest

AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST

Topic for 2022–2023

The Second Continental Congress met from May 10, 1775 – March 1, 1781, and included delegates from all thirteen colonies.  This Congress was instrumental in shaping what was to become the United States of America. Imagine that you are a delegate during the 1775-1776 Second Continental Congress. Which colony are you from and what will be important for you to accomplish for your colony?