SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

Note: Position papers will be required for this committee, please submit here.

Letter from the chair

Hi everyone,

My name is Vidhi Shah, and I’m beyond thrilled to invite you to the Second Continental Congress. Before I disclose our congressional agenda, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. I am currently a senior at High School North, and serve as North MUN’s Director-General of Specialized Agencies. When I’m not debating, you’ll typically find me reading, attempting to master the art of baking french macarons, finding and sharing new dad jokes, and spending time with my family and friends.

I would also like to take a second to introduce our staffers. Tanush Singh is a junior at High School North, and serves as one of the USGs of Conference Affairs. When he’s not strategizing resolutions, you can find him playing soccer or volleyball. Outside of sports, music is his second language, as he’s been playing guitar and drums for many years. He also treasures moments spent laughing and making memories with family and friends. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate and reach out to him at tanushxsingh@gmail.com. Olivia Xu is a sophomore at High School North, and serves as one of the USGs of External Affairs. Outside of her academic pursuits, she plays for the girls varsity volleyball team, competes in beach volleyball during the summer, is learning to surf, and loves to read dystopian or historical fiction novels. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to her at olivia.hope.xu@gmail.com! Anusha Sharma is also a sophomore at High School North. Outside of Model UN, she’s involved in North’s Science Olympiad team, enjoys playing with her dog, studying and sleeping! Feel free to reach out to her at aanya4sha@gmail.com! Sanjana Angara is a sophomore at High School North. Outside of MUN, you can find her playing lacrosse during the spring season, listening to music, or spending time with her friends. She is looking forward to seeing some nuanced solutions, along with some great debate for this historical committee! Feel free to reach out to her at angara.sanjana@gmail.com with any questions.

Having played everything between an Aztec city-state leader and a Senator, I’m excited to welcome you all to my own iteration of the Second Continental Congress. Currently, both the loyalists and patriots have come to a reluctant understanding under British Rule. However, tensions have only been dissolved superficially. As Britain continues to impose taxes, and the rights of citizens become a topic of debate, it’s up to you to formulate the future of the colonies.

I can’t wait to congregate with you guys in April and dive into what is arguably the turning point of American history. If you have any questions, or just want to reach out and say hi, feel free to contact me at vidhishah157@gmail.com. See you all soon!

Best,

Vidhi Shah

Chair, The Second Continental Congress

Letter from the Vice-Chair

Hi Delegates!

My name is Dylan Gurram and I'll be serving as your Vice Chair for NorthMUNC IX’s Second Continental Congress! Currently, I serve as one of North MUN’s Head Delegates. I have been doing MUN for 3 years now and it has been an amazing journey along the way. I joined this team in an attempt to learn more about the world whilst bolstering my skills in public speaking, debate, and diplomacy. Some of my fondest memories were made within this club, including some of my closest friends who I have made along the way. Aside from MUN I love to cook and bike with my friends in my free time. I can't wait to meet all of you soon!

This year, The Continental Congress will be our specialized committee. We will be taking a historic look into the world of political affairs in the 17-18th century of American colonial history and the fight for fair governance. With tensions rising between the American colonists and the British it is up to you delegates to dispute the issue at hand. This can be done however your delegate seeks fit. As a side note, it’s important to understand that this committee has history only established till 1775 - any future hindsight or knowledge past this year cannot be used as if it was an established fact. Whilst this may seem like a two sided dispute, there are multiple vantage points that must be taken into consideration when looking at the topic holistically, for example the views of native indigenous tribes, religious groups such as puritans, protestants, catholics and much more. These beliefs must all be taken into account when deciding the future course to save the colonies! One aspect this committee will not be touching upon is the issues regarding slavery and the treatment of black individuals, recognizing its sensitivity amongst delegates. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to acknowledge that the treatment of these individuals holds a very significant historical importance. I have high hopes in all of your abilities to make this an amazing conference and committee!

I can't wait to meet all of you in April and hear the great ideas, documents, and proposals you present to the floor! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time, even late at night. You can contact me at Dylan.Gurram@gmail.com! Best of luck to all of you and see you soon!

Best,

Dylan Gurram

Vice Chair, The Second Continental Congress