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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
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?
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?
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?
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
Which of the following WAS NOT part of the Siege of Boston?
Which of the following WAS NOT part of the Siege of Boston?
Who delivered a fiery speech calling for independence from Great Britain where he said, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"?
Who delivered a fiery speech calling for independence from Great Britain where he said, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"?
At what event was the 'Shot Heard Around the World'?
At what event was the 'Shot Heard Around the World'?
What were the British soldiers called due to their uniform color?
What were the British soldiers called due to their uniform color?
What was the main idea of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
What was the main idea of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
What were the key points of the Declaration of Independence?
What were the key points of the Declaration of Independence?
Who were the Loyalists in the American Revolution?
Who were the Loyalists in the American Revolution?
What was George Washington's role in the American Revolution?
What was George Washington's role in the American Revolution?
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution?
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution?
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?
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?
What was the outcome of the winter at Valley Forge for the Continental Army?
What was the outcome of the winter at Valley Forge for the Continental Army?
On what date did our nation (The United States of America) begin?
On what date did our nation (The United States of America) begin?
Who led American forces in the West, capturing British forts and securing the frontier?
Who led American forces in the West, capturing British forts and securing the frontier?
Which battle marked the last major battle in the Revolutionary War?
Which battle marked the last major battle in the Revolutionary War?
Who played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris 1783 and securing favorable terms for the young nation?
Who played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris 1783 and securing favorable terms for the young nation?
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 ______.
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 ______.
Thomas Jefferson drafted the ______, but he consulted with other Founding Fathers.
Thomas Jefferson drafted the ______, but he consulted with other Founding Fathers.
Loyalists were those who remained loyal to ______.
Loyalists were those who remained loyal to ______.
General von Steuben implemented strict training methods and reorganized the army, improving their tactics and ______.
General von Steuben implemented strict training methods and reorganized the army, improving their tactics and ______.
The French nobleman, Marquis de Lafayette, provided crucial military support and boosted ______ among the American troops.
The French nobleman, Marquis de Lafayette, provided crucial military support and boosted ______ among the American troops.
The British captured the Patriot stronghold of Charleston, South Carolina, in 1780 but faced stiff resistance from the local ______.
The British captured the Patriot stronghold of Charleston, South Carolina, in 1780 but faced stiff resistance from the local ______.
The commander of the Patriot army, Washington's leadership and strategic vision were vital to the ______ effort.
The commander of the Patriot army, Washington's leadership and strategic vision were vital to the ______ effort.
What did the Second Continental Congress decide to do in May 1775?
What did the Second Continental Congress decide to do in May 1775?
Who warned the colonists that the British are coming?
Who warned the colonists that the British are coming?
What role did Abigail Adams play in the fight for women's rights?
What role did Abigail Adams play in the fight for women's rights?
What were some key figures and their contributions during the American Revolution?
What were some key figures and their contributions during the American Revolution?
