Which of the Following Events Took Place During the Second

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events took place during the Second Continental Congress in 1775?

• A) Delegates elected Sam Adams as president.
• B) George Washington became head of the Continental army.
• C) The body rejected John Adams's proposal for reconciliation.
• D) Southerners agreed to emancipate all slaves who helped fight the British.

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Definitions:

Completed Suicide

The successful act of taking one's own life, resulting in death.

Suicide Rate

The number of suicide deaths in a given population over a specified period, often expressed per 100,000 individuals.

Elderly

Persons of advanced age, often defined as being 65 years or older, who may experience unique health, social, and economic challenges.

Geronticide

The act or practice of killing the elderly or allowing them to die by withholding necessary care.