Question

When the Second Continental Congress created an official army, how did the British respond? They removed British troops from Boston. They declared that the colonies were in a state of rebellion. They asked the Spanish and French for help to defeat the Americans. They sent diplomats to negotiate for peace. They did not take the actions of Congress seriously because to them George Washington was an inexperienced commander.

Answer 1

Answer:

They declared that the colonies were in a state of rebellion.

Explanation:

The British did not know that the Second Continental Congress had created an official army until the first shots had been fired at Lexington and Concord.  When they finally realized they were up against a well organized army, the British declared that the colonies were in a full state of rebellion against the crown.  It took a long time for news to travel back then and even King George didn't know the war had started until after a few months.  The patriots had an advantage in the sense that they were able to organize an army and gather supplies and weapons without the British knowing.