20 Questions
What was the result of the compromise between the 'moderates' and the 'hard liners' in the Continental Congress?
The hard liners agreed to the Olive Branch Petition if the moderates agreed to military preparations.
How did King George respond to the Olive Branch Petition?
He declared the colonists in a state of 'open avowed rebellion.'
What was the primary disagreement among members of Congress regarding war with Britain?
Whether to seek complete independence from Britain or greater freedom under British rule.
Why was the Olive Branch Petition considered a significant effort by the Continental Congress?
It was a compromise that helped maintain unity when facing war with Britain.
What were the 4 main effects of the Boston Tea Party in 1773?
Port of Boston closed, right to self-govern taken away, royal officials tried in Great Britain, quartering of British troops by colonists
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To discuss how to respond to the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts
What event pushed the delegates of the Continental Congress to meet a second time for one last hope of peace before full-scale open war breaks out?
The shots fired at Lexington and Concord
Who wrote the final draft of the Olive Branch Petition adopted on July 5th, 1775?
John Dickenson
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition adopted on July 5th, 1775?
To assert the colonies' rights as British citizens and pledge their loyalty to the crown
What was discussed at the Second Continental Congress?
How to respond to the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts
What was the primary issue dividing Congress on the topic of war with Britain?
Complete independence from Britain
What was the result of the compromise between the 'moderates' and the 'hard liners' in the Continental Congress?
Adoption of the Olive Branch Petition
How did King George respond to the Olive Branch Petition?
He ignored the petition and declared the colonists in a state of rebellion
Why was the Olive Branch Petition considered a significant effort by the Continental Congress?
It demonstrated unity in the face of war with Britain
What event led to the closure of the Port of Boston until the tea was paid for?
The Boston Tea Party of 1773
What right was taken away by the banning of public assemblies as a result of the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts?
Right to self-govern
Who wrote the final draft of the Olive Branch Petition adopted on July 5th, 1775?
John Dickenson, a Quaker delegate from Pennsylvania
Which event is known as the 'Shot heard around the world'?
The first shots of the Revolutionary War fired at Lexington and Concord
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To discuss how to respond to the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts
What was the final attempt by the colonies to avoid war with Britain before the Revolutionary War?
The Olive Branch Petition
This quiz covers the rising tensions between the American colonies and Britain, focusing on the period following the decline in relationships starting from the Stamp Act to the events of the Boston Tea Party. It also explores the effects of the Boston Tea Party and the subsequent actions taken by the colonies, leading up to the convening of delegates in Philadelphia in 1774.
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