The First Continental Congress
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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

  • To form the British Army
  • To plan the American Revolution
  • To discuss concerns with British rule (correct)
  • To declare independence from Great Britain
  • What event is considered the first military engagement of the American Revolution?

  • The Boston Tea Party
  • Paul Revere's Famous Ride
  • The First Continental Congress
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord (correct)
  • Who was appointed as the commander of the Continental Army?

  • John Adams
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • George Washington (correct)
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

    <p>To request peace with Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following WAS NOT part of the Siege of Boston?

    <p>The Battles of Lexington and Concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who delivered a fiery speech calling for independence from Great Britain where he said, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"?

    <p>Patrick Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what event was the 'Shot Heard Around the World'?

    <p>The Battles of Lexington and Concord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the British soldiers called due to their uniform color?

    <p>Redcoats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main idea of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

    <p>To argue for independence from Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the key points of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Loyalists in the American Revolution?

    <p>Those who remained loyal to Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was George Washington's role in the American Revolution?

    <p>He was appointed as the commander of the Continental Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution?

    <p>It convinced the French to help the Patriots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What European provided crucial military support and boosted moral of the American troops during the American Revolution? What role did Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolution?

    <p>Marquis de Lafayette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the winter at Valley Forge for the Continental Army?

    <p>They faced severe hardships but emerged with improved tactics and discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what date did our nation (The United States of America) begin?

    <p>July 4th 1776</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led American forces in the West, capturing British forts and securing the frontier?

    <p>George Rogers Clark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle marked the last major battle in the Revolutionary War?

    <p>Battle of Yorktown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris 1783 and securing favorable terms for the young nation?

    <p>Benjamin Franklin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the First Continental Congress, delegates from 12 of the 13 British colonies in America gathered to address concerns with British rule. The colony that did not attend was ______.

    <p>Georgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thomas Jefferson drafted the ______, but he consulted with other Founding Fathers.

    <p>Declaration of Independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Loyalists were those who remained loyal to ______.

    <p>Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    General von Steuben implemented strict training methods and reorganized the army, improving their tactics and ______.

    <p>discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The French nobleman, Marquis de Lafayette, provided crucial military support and boosted ______ among the American troops.

    <p>morale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The British captured the Patriot stronghold of Charleston, South Carolina, in 1780 but faced stiff resistance from the local ______.

    <p>militia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The commander of the Patriot army, Washington's leadership and strategic vision were vital to the ______ effort.

    <p>war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Second Continental Congress decide to do in May 1775?

    <p>Create a Continental Army and appoint George Washington as its commander.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who warned the colonists that the British are coming?

    <p>Paul Revere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Abigail Adams play in the fight for women's rights?

    <p>Abigail Adams wrote a letter urging her husband to remember women's rights when drafting new laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some key figures and their contributions during the American Revolution?

    <ol> <li>John Paul Jones achieved naval victories and boosted American morale with his famous quote, 'I have not yet begun to fight.' 2) George Rogers Clark led American forces in the West, capturing British forts and securing the frontier. 3) Francis Marion, also known as the 'Swamp Fox,' was a master of guerrilla tactics and led successful attacks against the British in South Carolina. 4) Comte de Rochambeau, a French general, brought much-needed reinforcements to the Patriot army and played a key role in the Battle of Yorktown.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

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