Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull, 1819: The resolution for independence was among the most important accomplishments of the Second Continental Congress.

It should think, feel, reason, and act like them. That it may be the interest of this assembly to do strict justice at all times, it should be an equal representation, or, in other words, equal interests among the people should have equal interests in it.

There were two main factions represented at the Congress: the conservatives—headed by John Jay of New York and John Dickinson of Pennsylvania—and the radicals, led by John Adams of Massachusetts and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia.

From 1774 to 1789, the Continental Congress served as the government of the 13 American colonies and later the United States.

Major accomplishments of the Second Continental Congress: On July 4, 1776 they issued the Declaration of Independence declaring the United States as an independent country from Britain. On June 14, 1777 they passed the Flag Resolution for an official United States Flag.

Second Continental Congress: Legislative body that governed the United States from May 1775 through the war’s duration. It established an army, created its own money, and declared independence once all hope for a peaceful reconciliation with Britain was gone.

The Continental Congress commissioned George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775. Washington was selected over other candidates such as John Hancock based on his previous military experience and the hope that a leader from Virginia could help unite the colonies.

The correct answer is A. The declaration of independence was created. The second continental congress was made up of delegates from the 13 colonies. This congress was in charge of the military effort and walked slowly towards independence and finally achieved the Declaration of Independence.

The First Continental Congress had a series of successes; however, the three most important were (1) colonial unity, (2) non-importation and…

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

The First Continental Congress was called to address grievances against the British government. The Second Continental Congress was initially called for the same reason, but once it voted to declare independence it acted as the defacto government of an independent nation.

Why did the Second Continental Congress send an “Olive Branch Petition” to King George III? To reaffirm the colonist’s allegiance to the king rather than the Parliament. They felt that Parliament and the Crown must be obeyed as the legitimate government of the Empire.

What actions did the Second Continental Congress take in response to the outbreak of war with Britain? Congress took responsibility for the war, sent volunteers from other colonies to fight, and gave George Washington control of the army.

1) What actions did the Second Continental Congress take in 1775? On June 15th, the Second Continental congress decided to raise an army, and appoints George Washington to lead it. They chose Washington because he was from the South, and they needed to win the delegates from the south.

How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition? The Olive Branch Petition was sent from Congress to the King where the delegates asked the King to stop sending forces so they could settled their differences peacefully.

During the 1770’s, the second continental congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III requesting to settle their differences peacefully without going to war.