American Revolution Overview

Questions and Answers

What are the two Intolerable Acts?

Coercive Act, Quebec Act

What was the First Continental Congress? Provide dates for this event.

A gathering of 12 states at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from September 5, 1774 to October 26, 1774

All of the colonies except which one sent delegates to the First Continental Congress?

Georgia

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

To respond to the Intolerable Acts and communicate the grievances of the colonies. Signup and view all the answers

What were the results of the First Continental Congress?

A declaration of rights for the colonists and a halt to trade with Britain. Signup and view all the answers

When and by whom was the Declaration of Independence written and completed?

Written by Thomas Jefferson and signed on July 4, 1776. Signup and view all the answers

When was the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and what caused this battle?

April 19, 1775, local patriots rallied to stop British forces. Signup and view all the answers

Who were behind the Boston Tea Party?

The Sons of Liberty Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

An organization of colonists formed in opposition to the Stamp Act and other British laws and taxes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Declaration of Independence?

A document outlining reasons for declaring independence from England, written by Thomas Jefferson. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Second Continental Congress?

A meeting to discuss how to fight against England and create a Continental Army. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the most iconic figure during the Revolutionary War?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

Who was George Washington?

The Commanding General during the American Revolution and key supporter of the colonial cause. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Treaty of Paris?

It ended the American Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Articles of Confederation?

The first Constitution for the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Federalist Papers?

A series of 85 anonymous letters co-written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Intolerable Acts

Coercive Act and Quebec Act were the two Intolerable Acts that heightened colonial unrest.

First Continental Congress

Convened from September 5, 1774, to October 26, 1774, at Carpenter's Hall, Philadelphia.
Attended by delegates from 12 colonies; Georgia did not participate.

Purpose and Results of the First Continental Congress

Aimed to address grievances against the British Intolerable Acts.
Resulted in a declaration of colonial rights and a halt to trade with Britain.

Declaration of Independence

Authored by Thomas Jefferson; signed by representatives from all 13 colonies on July 4, 1776.
Outlined reasons for the colonies' separation from England.

Revolutionary War Initiation

Began on April 19, 1775, prompted by patriots' resistance to British attempts to seize weapons and arrest leaders from the Sons of Liberty.

Boston Tea Party

Led by the Sons of Liberty as a protest against British taxation.

Sons of Liberty

Group of colonists formed to oppose British laws, particularly the Stamp Act, promoting colonial rights.

Second Continental Congress

Discussed strategies to combat British rule and established the Continental Army, appointing George Washington as commander.

George Washington

Key figure in the Revolutionary War; served as Commanding General and played a pivotal role in the colonial cause starting in 1774.

Treaty of Paris

Officially concluded the American Revolution.

Articles of Confederation

Served as the first Constitution of the United States, outlining the framework of the national government.

Federalist Papers

A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, aimed at promoting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

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Test your knowledge on key events and figures of the American Revolution. This quiz covers essential topics such as the Intolerable Acts, the First Continental Congress, and the Declaration of Independence. Discover how these elements contributed to the revolutionary spirit and actions leading to independence.