Which of the following best finishes this statement? (U2.3) TEKS - 1(A), 19(B) 25 (A) (1 point) After the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence _____________.The colonists ____________ without approval from the British government.

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OPTIONS:
took control of the oceans surrounding North America
could set up trade agreements with other countries
loyalists were finally free to travel outside the colonies
King George III agreed that America was an independent nation and ceased fighting
foreign countries like France and Spain could recognize America as a separate country from Britain
The office of president was created to develop the laws across the new country

Answer 1

The best option to finish the statement is: foreign countries like France and Spain could recognize America as a separate country from Britain.

So the complete statement would be: After the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence, foreign countries like France and Spain could recognize America as a separate country from Britain. The colonists could set up trade agreements with other countries.