20pts! which event came first in the struggle for independence? (decloration of independence) second continental congress met to raise an army, appoint leaders, and oversee the effort to rebel against great britain. declaration of independence was drafted. richard henry lee proposed a resolution for independence to the second continental congress. thomas paine published his pamphlet entitled common sense.

Second Continental Congress met to raise an army, appoint leaders, and oversee the effort to rebel against Great Britain.

Explanation:

when people started to question traditional christian beliefs, they became criminals in the eyes of the church: they were accused of heresy and then, executed. the church held unbelievable power and anyone who tried to defy it or its beliefs, was demonized and persecuted.

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