Question
hich of the following was an action taken by colonial representatives at the Second Continental Congress:
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.
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.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
**B) declaring independence from the British Empire.**
The Second Continental Congress, which convened in 1775, is historically known for taking significant steps towards independence, including the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Choices A and C are incorrect as the Constitution was established later, and George Washington was elected as President after the Constitution was ratified.
**B) declaring independence from the British Empire.**
The Second Continental Congress, which convened in 1775, is historically known for taking significant steps towards independence, including the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Choices A and C are incorrect as the Constitution was established later, and George Washington was elected as President after the Constitution was ratified.