By the Spring of 1776 the Second Continental Congress changed its focus to include

A) the possibility of independence from Great Britain.
B) the probability of resolving their issues and compromising with Great Britain.
C) the possibility that the colonies would declare independence from each other.
D) the probability that all other European countries would join their cause.

Second Continental Congress

A convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that met beginning in May 1775, managing the colonial war effort and moving towards independence.

Independence

The state of being free from control or influence from others, especially regarding political autonomy.

Compromising

The process of making concessions or reaching agreements where both parties give up something to resolve a conflict.