When the Second Continental Congress first convened in May of 1775
a. Its members immediately developed a strong consensus in support of American independence
b. It immediately severed communications with the British government
c. It was hesitant to create a single Continental army
d. There was no well-defined sentiment for American independence
e. So-called "radicals" greatly outnumbered "moderate" delegates
Answer: d. There was no well-defined sentiment for American independence
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