Why was the 2nd Continental Congress significant to the independence movement?

They chose to try to resolve the ongoing crisis with England. However, the most significant issue faced by the Second Continental Congress was whether to continue seeking reconciliation with Great Britain or to declare independence, debated in June and July of 1776.

By passing segregation laws

This meant that African Americans were seperate from whites in bathrooms, transportation, schools, political movements, voting, and even some stores banned them from entering.

Most African American schools were in poor condition when it involved cleanliness and textbooks.

Over decades following these issues, the Civil Rights would arrive and eliminate lots of these issues.