How did th second continental congress decide to handle the british?

The congressmen present were tasked with deciding how to respond to the outbreak of hostilities with Great Britain.

The main decisions of the second continental congress included:

- The approval of the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms in July 1775, which outlined the grievances of the American colonies against Great Britain and justified their decision to take up arms.

- The establishment of the Continental Army under the command of George Washington, and the creation of a military command structure.

- The creation of a committee to draft a declaration of independence, which ultimately led to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776.

- The authorization of diplomatic missions to seek support and alliances from foreign countries, particularly France.

- The issuance of paper currency to finance the war effort, known as Continental currency.

These decisions laid the foundation for the American Revolution and the eventual establishment of the United States as a sovereign nation.