Rising Tensions in the American Colonies: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War

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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. (correct)

The hard liners refused to agree to any compromise with the moderates.

The moderates and hard liners reached a stalemate with no compromise.

The moderates agreed to complete independence from Britain if the hard liners supported military preparations.

How did King George respond to the Olive Branch Petition?

He invited the Continental Congress for further negotiations.

He declared the colonists in a state of 'open avowed rebellion.' (correct)

He read and considered the petition before making a decision.

He agreed to the terms stated in the petition.

What was the primary disagreement among members of Congress regarding war with Britain?

Whether to increase taxes on colonists or reduce taxes to appease Britain.

Whether to align with France or continue negotiations with Britain.

Whether to seek complete independence from Britain or greater freedom under British rule. (correct)

Whether to establish a new form of government or continue 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. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

To discuss how to respond to the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the final draft of the Olive Branch Petition adopted on July 5th, 1775?

John Dickenson Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was discussed at the Second Continental Congress?

How to respond to the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary issue dividing Congress on the topic of war with Britain?

Complete independence from Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the compromise between the 'moderates' and the 'hard liners' in the Continental Congress?

Adoption of the Olive Branch Petition Signup and view all the answers

How did King George respond to the Olive Branch Petition?

He ignored the petition and declared the colonists in a state of rebellion Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Olive Branch Petition considered a significant effort by the Continental Congress?

It demonstrated unity in the face of war with Britain Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the closure of the Port of Boston until the tea was paid for?

The Boston Tea Party of 1773 Signup and view all the answers

What right was taken away by the banning of public assemblies as a result of the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts?

Right to self-govern Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the final draft of the Olive Branch Petition adopted on July 5th, 1775?

John Dickenson, a Quaker delegate from Pennsylvania Signup and view all the answers

Which event is known as the 'Shot heard around the world'?

The first shots of the Revolutionary War fired at Lexington and Concord Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

To discuss how to respond to the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts Signup and view all the answers

What was the final attempt by the colonies to avoid war with Britain before the Revolutionary War?

The Olive Branch Petition Signup and view all the answers

Rising Tensions in the American Colonies: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War

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What was the result of the compromise between the 'moderates' and the 'hard liners' in the Continental Congress?

How did King George respond to the Olive Branch Petition?

What was the primary disagreement among members of Congress regarding war with Britain?

Why was the Olive Branch Petition considered a significant effort by the Continental Congress?

What were the 4 main effects of the Boston Tea Party in 1773?

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

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?

Who wrote the final draft of the Olive Branch Petition adopted on July 5th, 1775?

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition adopted on July 5th, 1775?

What was discussed at the Second Continental Congress?

What was the primary issue dividing Congress on the topic of war with Britain?

What was the result of the compromise between the 'moderates' and the 'hard liners' in the Continental Congress?

How did King George respond to the Olive Branch Petition?

Why was the Olive Branch Petition considered a significant effort by the Continental Congress?

What event led to the closure of the Port of Boston until the tea was paid for?

What right was taken away by the banning of public assemblies as a result of the Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts?

Who wrote the final draft of the Olive Branch Petition adopted on July 5th, 1775?

Which event is known as the 'Shot heard around the world'?

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

What was the final attempt by the colonies to avoid war with Britain before the Revolutionary War?

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