American Revolution

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Which of the following was NOT an action taken by the Second Continental Congress?

They passed the Articles of the Confederation creating a formal government of the United States

They created the Continental Army led by George Washington

They passed the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights

They issued the Declaration of Independence

Major accomplishments of the Second Continental Congress:

On June 14, 1775 they established the Continental Army. They made George Washington General of the Army.
On July 8, 1775 they tried again for peace by sending the Olive Branch Petition to the King of Britain.
On July 4, 1776 they issued the Declaration of Independence declaring the United States as an independent country from Britain.
On June 14, 1777 they passed the Flag Resolution for an official United States Flag.
On March 1, 1781 the Articles of the Confederation were signed creating a real government. After this, the congress was called the Congress of the Confederation.