How did the second Continental Congress respond to the increasing conflict between the colonies and Great Britain in the time leading up to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence? Responses Congress prepared for independence while seeking reconciliation Congress abandoned hope of reconciliation and prepared for war Congress instructed the delegates to draft a federal constitution Congress declared war on Great Britain

How did the second Continental Congress respond to the increasing conflict between the colonies and Great Britain in the time leading up to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence? Responses Congress prepared for independence while seeking reconciliation Congress abandoned hope of reconciliation and prepared for war Congress instructed the delegates to draft a federal constitution Congress declared war on Great Britain