The Revolution Begins & Declaring Independence
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- Q1
The purpose of the first Continental Congress in Philadelphia was
for the colonists to officially break ties with and declare independence from Great Britain.
for the colonies to respond to the Intolerable Acts and decide what actions to take against Great Britain.
to begin preparations for the colonies to go to war with Great Britain.
30s - Q2
Which of the following best describes what occurred at the 1st Continental Congress?
Delegates had to work together and compromise about what steps to take.
Most colonies did not send delegates so nothing was accomplished.
All the delegates agreed that immediate and radical action must be taken.
30s - Q3
How did King George of Great Britain respond to the actions taken by the 1st Continental Congress?
He immediately sent more troops to the colonies for war and to punish the colonies.
He refused to consider their demands and rallied troops to seize their weapons.
He took their demands into consideration and send representative to make compromise.
30s - Q4
Why were British troops marching to the town of Concord, 20 miles west of Boston in April of 1775?
To arrest Patriot leaders.
To seize the local colonial militia's weapons.
To confiscate smuggled tea.
30s - Q5
What group organized the rides of Paul Revere and others to warn that the British were coming?
The Sons of Liberty
The First Continental Congress
The Virginia Convention
The Redcoats
30s - Q6
When the British troops arrived at the town of Lexington, near Concord, who greeted them?
Armed minutemen
The Sons of Liberty
Delegates from different colonies
George Washington
30s - Q7
After the battle at Lexington, the British continued on to Concord. After destroying the colonists store of weapons there, what happened?
The British retreated to Boston and were fired upon by minutemen as they traveled.
The Redcoats continued to kill 100 more minutemen as they journeyed back to Boston.
The colonists suffered many losses and surrendered.
30s - Q8
Which was NOT an accomplishment of the 2nd Continental Congress?
Committee formed to write the Declaration of Independence
Olive Branch Petition was signed
War was declared with Great Britain.
Creation of the Continental Army
30s - Q9
Which best explains the reaction of King George to the Olive Branch Petition that the Continental Congress signed to restore harmony between Britain and the colonies?
He declared it treason and called for immediate war.
He accepted it and was willing to work with the delegates.
He refused to even read it and sought to punish the colonies further.
30s - Q10
Which best sums up the results of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The colonists were victorious and successful in making the British leave Boston.
The colonists showed their inexperience by suffering many more losses than the British
Although they lost, Patriots killed many British soldiers and proved they could take on the British army.
30s - Q11
Who was able to lead the Continental Army and successfully force the British to retreat from Boston in March of 1776?
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
George Washington
Patrick Henry
30s - Q12
Which best describes what the authors of the Declaration of Independence meant by "unalienable Rights"?
rights that you are born with and cannot be taken away
rights that are given to you by your government
rights that only belong to some groups of people.
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