The American Revolution Quiz

Questions and Answers

What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress?

To organize military resistance against British forces

To establish a new constitution

To protest parliamentary infringements of rights (correct)

To declare independence from Britain

Which colony did not send delegates to the First Continental Congress?

Massachusetts

Georgia (correct)

Pennsylvania

Virginia

What was the response of most Americans to the Intolerable Acts following their passage?

They formed a unified military to oppose Britain.

They wanted to restore their relationship with the crown. (correct)

They sought immediate independence.

They supported the British government.

Who led the radical faction at the First Continental Congress?

Samuel Adams Signup and view all the answers

What ideological range existed among the delegates at the First Continental Congress?

Radical, conservative, and moderate views Signup and view all the answers

What motivated the colonies to send delegates to the First Continental Congress?

Concerns about British oppression and liberty Signup and view all the answers

Which delegate is considered part of the conservative faction during the Congress?

Joseph Galloway Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following was a common stance among conservative delegates?

A mild statement of protest against Britain Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thomas Paine and the Call for Freedom

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" (1776) encouraged opposition to tyranny and called for freedom and asylum for oppressed people globally.

Intolerable Acts and Rising Tensions

The Intolerable Acts were enacted by Parliament in 1774, intensifying conflict between American colonies and Great Britain.
Many Americans realized the necessity of severing ties with Britain, a drastic change in perspective within two years.

The First Continental Congress

In September 1774, delegates from all colonies except Georgia convened in Philadelphia for the First Continental Congress.
The Congress aimed to address perceived threats to colonial liberties rather than seek independence at this stage.

Delegate Perspectives and Factions

Delegates had a range of views about the crisis:
- Radicals like Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and John Adams sought strong concessions from Britain.
- Moderates like George Washington and John Dickinson aimed for compromise.
- Conservatives such as John Jay and Joseph Galloway favored milder protests.
Loyalists, who did not advocate for any challenge against the crown, were not represented at the Congress.

Description

Test your knowledge on the events leading to the American Revolution and the Confederation period from 1774 to 1787. This quiz includes key events such as the Intolerable Acts and their impact on colonial attitudes towards tyranny and freedom. Challenge yourself with important quotes and historical context from this pivotal time in American history.