American Revolution: Continental Congress

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What event led to the creation of the Second Continental Congress in May 1775?

Adoption of the Articles of Confederation

Publication of Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Conflict between British troops and Colonial Militia at Lexington and Concord (correct)

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To declare the independence of the American Colonies from British Rule (correct)

To establish the Continental Army

To announce the British surrender to the Colonies

To advocating for a republican government and popular sovereignty

What was the main influence on the Declaration of Independence?

The British Monarchy

The Continental Army

Thomas Paine's Common Sense

The Enlightenment, particularly the ideas of John Locke (correct)

Who were Patriots?

Colonists who supported the independence movement Signup and view all the answers

When was Common Sense by Thomas Paine published?

January 1776 Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Second Continental Congress?

To assume the role of a de facto government for the American colonies Signup and view all the answers

What are natural rights according to the philosopher?

Rights given to all human beings that cannot be taken away Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a social contract?

To exchange some freedoms for security, order, and protection of natural rights Signup and view all the answers

What was George Whitfield known for?

His powerful and dynamic preaching style Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of Johnathan Edwards?

A preacher and philosopher Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Awakening?

A period of religious revival in North America Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary influence of the philosopher on the development of the Constitution?

He greatly influenced the development of the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

To establish a form of self-government and commitment to rule by consensus among the settlers Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

It outlined the structure of the government, including the election of officials by voting Signup and view all the answers

Who was John Winthrop?

A Puritan lawyer who established the Massachusetts Bay Colony Signup and view all the answers

Why was Roger Williams banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

For speaking against the Church of England Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the Pequot War?

Competition for power and land between the Pequot Tribe and Massachusetts Bay Colonists Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Anne Hutchinson's criticism of the Puritan Clergy?

She was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony Signup and view all the answers