Among the early actions taken by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 were all of the following EXCEPT:
A) appointing Benjamin Franklin postmaster general
B) declaring independence from Great Britain
C) appealing to the king to prevent further hostilities
D) creating a Continental Army to defend the colonies
Answer: B
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