Question

what did the second continental congress do that was significant?
it forced king george to sign the olive branch petition.
it wrote common sense.
it elected george washington as president.
it wrote the declaration of independence.

Explanation:

• The Olive Branch Petition was sent to King George, but he did not sign it.
• Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine, not the Second Continental Congress.
• George Washington was elected as the commander - in - chief of the Continental Army, not as president (the term "president" in this context was different from the modern - day U.S. President).
• The Second Continental Congress was responsible for adopting and writing the Declaration of Independence.

Answer:

It wrote the Declaration of Independence.