Question

After the American Revolution began, which of the following actions did the Continental Congress take FIRST?

A. It declared independence from Britain.
B. It gained the support of France.
C. It demanded that George III repeal colonial taxes.
D. It raised an army and put George Washington in charge.

Answer 1

A) It declared independence from Britain is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The thirteen British colonies of New England rebelled against the rule of Great Britain and fought many battles for gaining their freedom. The revolution lasted from 1775 until 1783. The Second continental congress was held in the Independence hall of Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. It was succeed by the Congress of Confederation in 1781. It drafted the US constitution, established a strong federal government and declared freedom from the Britain.