Question

Which was an achievement of the Second Continental Congress?

a. preparing a Declaration of Rights
b. raising an American army
c. establishing a strong central government
d. passing the Intolerable Acts

Answer 1

b. raising an American army

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Raising an American army

Explanation:

In the summers of 1775 in Philadelphia second continental congress convened shortly after the war broke out with the British.

It was held after the "First continental congress" which was held in September 1775.

The second continental congress appoints General "George Washington" as their commander of the continental army.

The congress urges the George Washington to raise the continental army through conscription and patriotism and rage war against the British.

The second continental congress also started printing paper currency.