Question

What did the second continental congress create in order to defend the colonies?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C. The Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army in order to defend the colonies.

Explanation:

The Continental Army was the American Army during the War of Independence. It was formed in 1775, after the Second Continental Congress, and closed down after the peace of 1783. The Continental Army was the American equivalent of the regular British army and consisted of enlisted soldiers. Alongside the Continental Army, the individual states organized state regiments and state militia.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) Continental Marine Corps.