Which of the following accurately summarizes the different purposes of the First and the Second Continental Congress?

Answers:

A. The First Continental Congress was held to write new laws for the colonies, while the Second Continental Congress implemented those laws

B. The First Continental Congress was held to write new state constitutions, while the Second Continental Congress ratified those constitutions

C. The First Continental Congress was held to limit the authority of royal governors in the colonies, while the Second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Rights

D. The First Continental Congress was held to determine a response to British policies, while the Second Continental Congress governed the nation during the Revolutionary War

From all those aforementioned, the one which summarizes the different purposes of the First and the Second Continental Congress is: "The First Continental Congress was held to determine a response to British policies, while the Second Continental Congress governed the nation during the Revolutionary War". The answer to your question is D. I hope that this is the answer that you were looking for and it has helped you.