what was discussed at the second continental congress
When the Second Continental Congress convened on May 10, 1775, it faced a number of important decisions. Delegates decided to form the Continental Army and to appoint George Washington as its commander-in-chief. They chose to try to resolve the ongoing crisis with England. However, the most significant issue faced by the Second Continental Congress was whether to continue seeking reconciliation with Great Britain or to declare independence, debated in June and July of 1776.