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?

To request peace with Britain Signup and view all the answers

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

The Battles of Lexington and Concord 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"?

Patrick Henry Signup and view all the answers

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

The Battles of Lexington and Concord Signup and view all the answers

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

Redcoats Signup and view all the answers

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

To argue for independence from Britain Signup and view all the answers

What were the key points of the Declaration of Independence?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Loyalists in the American Revolution?

Those who remained loyal to Britain Signup and view all the answers

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

He was appointed as the commander of the Continental Army Signup and view all the answers

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

It convinced the French to help the Patriots 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?

Marquis de Lafayette Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

July 4th 1776 Signup and view all the answers

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

George Rogers Clark Signup and view all the answers

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

Battle of Yorktown 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?

Benjamin Franklin 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 ______.

Georgia Signup and view all the answers

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

Declaration of Independence Signup and view all the answers

Loyalists were those who remained loyal to ______.

Britain Signup and view all the answers

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

discipline Signup and view all the answers

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

morale 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 ______.

militia Signup and view all the answers

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

war Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Who warned the colonists that the British are coming?

Paul Revere. Signup and view all the answers

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

Abigail Adams wrote a letter urging her husband to remember women's rights when drafting new laws. 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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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

What event is considered the first military engagement of the American Revolution?

Who was appointed as the commander of the Continental Army?

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

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"?

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

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

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

What were the key points of the Declaration of Independence?

Who were the Loyalists 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 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?

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?

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?

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.

Loyalists were those who remained loyal to ______.

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 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.

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

Who warned the colonists that the British are coming?

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?

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