Which of the following was an action taken by colonial representatives at the Second Continental Congress:

Question

Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) establishing the Constitution as the governmental system of the new nation.
A
establishing the Constitution as the governmental system of the new nation.
(Choice B) declaring independence from the British Empire.
B
declaring independence from the British Empire.
(Choice C) electing George Washington as the first President of the United States.
C
electing George Washington as the first President of the United States.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(Choice B) declaring independence from the British Empire.

The Second Continental Congress, held in 1775, ultimately led to the drafting and adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared the colonies' independence from British rule.