Question

Which of the following is the Second Continental Congress responsible for?

Select all that apply:

1.)They created a peace treaty with England to prevent further damage from the war.

2.)They established an army to battle the British.

3.)They chose George Washington as the commander-in-chief.

4.)They adopted the Declaration of Independence.

5.)Together they wrote Common Sense which inspired colonists loyal to Britain.

Answer 1

They Established an Army.

Answer 2

The correct statements are # 2, 3, and 4.

The Second Continental Congress started in May of 1775. One of the biggest issues this Congress had to address was the organization of military forces against the British. Even though the revolution already started, the colonists were extremely unorganized. This Congress creates a coordinated colonial army and nominate George Washington to be the commander in chief of the army. Along with this, the Second Continental Congress approves of the Declaration of Independence, which symbolizes an official break away from British control.