Question

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

Explanation:

• Option A: Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine, not the Second Continental Congress.
• Option B: George Washington was appointed as the commander - in - chief of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress, not elected as president (the U.S. presidency was established later).
• Option C: The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George, but they did not force him to sign it. He rejected it.
• Option D: The Second Continental Congress was responsible for adopting and approving the Declaration of Independence.

Answer:

D. Wrote the Declaration of Independence