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What are the two Intolerable Acts?
What are the two Intolerable Acts?
Coercive Act, Quebec Act
What was the First Continental Congress? Provide dates for this event.
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?
All of the colonies except which one sent delegates to the First Continental Congress?
Georgia
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
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What were the results of the First Continental Congress?
What were the results of the First Continental Congress?
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When and by whom was the Declaration of Independence written and completed?
When and by whom was the Declaration of Independence written and completed?
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When was the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and what caused this battle?
When was the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and what caused this battle?
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Who were behind the Boston Tea Party?
Who were behind the Boston Tea Party?
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Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
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What was the Declaration of Independence?
What was the Declaration of Independence?
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What was the Second Continental Congress?
What was the Second Continental Congress?
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Who was the most iconic figure during the Revolutionary War?
Who was the most iconic figure during the Revolutionary War?
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Who was George Washington?
Who was George Washington?
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What was the Treaty of Paris?
What was the Treaty of Paris?
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What were the Articles of Confederation?
What were the Articles of Confederation?
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What are the Federalist Papers?
What are the Federalist Papers?
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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.
