Question

question 7
what major decision did the second continental congress make in 1776?
tek: 8.1a, 8.1b
they declared independence from britain by adopting the declaration of independence.
they agreed to pay taxes to britain.
they sent more petitions asking for peace with king george iii
they ended the revolutionary war and signed a peace treaty.

Explanation:

In 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the 13 American colonies' independence from Britain. This was a major step towards the formation of the United States. Paying taxes to Britain would be contrary to the revolutionary spirit. Sending more petitions for peace was not the major decision in 1776. The Revolutionary War ended and a peace - treaty was signed later in 1783.

Answer:

They declared independence from Britain by adopting the Declaration of Independence.