Question

Which had the greatest influence in prompting the Second Continental Congress to declare independence?

A) the battles of Lexington and Concord

B) King George III’s rejection of peaceful reconciliation

C) financial support from France and Spain

D) increased open public support for independence

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

b?

Answer 3

I think you are right.

The only other answer I would "maybe" it with is A. Lexington and concord. But I think they just began the revolutionary war. What really drove the continental congress to solidly declare independence was when King George refused their letters pleading for peaceful understanding and restoration of the rights of the colonized citizens.