Hancock appointed a five-man committee to draft rules for the administration of the army. ... Hancock dealt with money problems by asking congress to consider practical matters, such as raising money, forming troops for the Continental Army and establishing basic governmental intuitions. ... Hancock's desk became the main command post for the entire continental army. ... Hancock continued to undermine Sam Adam's influences at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. ... Hancock gave Cushing powers, such as appointing him to the powerful post of continental naval agents in...

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• Grade Level: High School