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…showed last 75 words of 656 total…the first Continental Congress in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774. On April 19, 1775, there was fighting in Lexington and Concord. If the colonies wanted to be defended it would be necessary to make a second Continental Congress. George had already shown his courage for fighting off the British troops in his other battles, was once again made a leader in this battle. The American Revolution was the major force of action. Once again, George Washington returned to war.