The Second Continental Congress and the Road to Independence

What significant action did the Second Continental Congress take regarding military organization?

• They decided to rely solely on foreign troops.

• They disbanded all militias.

• They appointed Thomas Jefferson as the army leader.

• They formed the first Continental Army.

Which act imposed a tax on everyday paper products in the colonies?

• The Stamp Act

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Sugar Act

• The Tea Act

What was the colonists' reaction to the Townshend Acts?

• They accepted the taxes without protest.

• Discontent spread throughout the colonies.

• They immediately declared independence.

• They organized a peaceful petition.

What event involved Bostonians confronting British soldiers, leading to the death of five colonists?

• The Lexington and Concord skirmish

• The Boston Massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What was the colonists' main grievance regarding British taxation policies?

• High taxes on luxury goods

• Lack of representation in British Parliament

• Increased military presence in the colonies

• Unfair trade practices