Asked by Kirsten Olson on May 04, 2024

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The purpose for convening the Second Continental Congress in May of 1775 was to

A) Declare war on Great Britain
B) Vote on articles of secession
C) Organize a new type of government for the colonies
D) Organize a Continental Army

Second Continental Congress

A convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies which started meeting in the spring of 1775, soon after warfare in the American Revolutionary War had begun.

Continental Army

The revolutionary war army authorized by the Continental Congress in 1775 to fight against British rule, commanded by General George Washington.

Articles of Secession

Documents drafted and ratified by the 11 Confederate states declaring their secession from the United States of America, leading up to the Civil War.

  • Evaluate the significance of key documents and congresses in the progression toward American independence, including the Declaration of Independence.
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Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Second Continental Congress convened in May 1775 primarily to organize a Continental Army in response to the escalating conflict with Great Britain, marking a unified colonial effort to manage their defense against British forces.