Author Question: Following Paine's publication of Common Sense, the Second Continental Congress: A) suggested that ... (Read 73 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Following Paine's publication of Common Sense, the Second Continental Congress:

A) suggested that all colonies establish state governments separate from Britain.
B) voted for free trade at all American ports with all countries including Britain.
C) immediately accepted the resolution for independence proposed by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia.
D) appointed Paine as the commander in chief of its army.
E) decided to declare war on Britain.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the Second Continental Congress?

A) It intended to reach a peaceful settlement with the British Parliament.
B) It intended to impose taxes on Native Americans.
C) It decided that the colonies should send a petition to King George III to explain their grievances.
D) It named Thomas Jefferson as its commander in chief.
E) It was convened with the primary intention of declaring war on Britain.