Question

Which answer best summarizes John Hancock's role on the Second Continental Congress?

A) Hancock was the first to sign the Olive Branch Petition.

B) Hancock was the sole author of the Olive Branch Petition.

C) Hancock was selected as the president of the Second Continental Congress.

D) Hancock was selected as the commander of the Continental Army.

Answer 1

C) He was selected as the president!!!!!

Answer 2

Answer:

C) Hancock was selected as the president of the Second Continental Congress.

Explanation:

John Hancock took over as president at the second continental congress. At this congress, the settlers came to the conclusion that it was no longer possible to remain under English colonial rule, since they considered that the actions of the metropolis were a disrespect to the interests of the settlers. From that congress, the Declaration of Independence of the United States was published, published on July 4, 1776.

The settlers, gathered at the congress, established 27 causes that explain the Declaration of Independence.