Which of the following was one of the main actions of the Second Continental Congress?
A. Establishing an army and appointing a commander-in-chief
B. Signing a treaty with Britain prohibiting trade with France
C. Signing a treaty with France to declare war on Great Britain
D. Creating a unitary government in America
E. Establishing a document with ambitious designs to join with Great Britain in a war against Spain
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. University of Texas b. Coca-Cola c. National Rifle Association d. AARP