Question

What action did The second Continental congress take in response to the outbreak of war with Britain?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The Second Continental Congress also authorized a committee to write a declaration of our freedom away from Great Britain. the document is called the Declaration of Independence, which was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. which was when we now said we were free from British rule.

Answer 2

The Second Continental Congress also tried to communicate with the King that the colonists wanted peace. The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to the King. It stated that they wanted to remain peaceful with Great Britain. However, they wanted certain policies changed.