When the second continental congress met in 1775, a. its members felt a strong desire for independence. b. it cut off communications with the british government. c. it continued to stall on the creation of a navy. d. it resolved to keep fighting in the hope that the british would redress the colonists’ grievances. e. the conservative element was weakened. 41. perhaps the most important single action of the second continental congress was to a. select george washington to head the army. b. draft new appeals to the king. c. adopt measures to raise money. d. postpone an immediate demand for independence. e. support independence?