The Intolerable Acts of 1774
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What was the primary goal of the people from twelve of the thirteen colonies?

  • To establish a new monarchy
  • To declare independence from Britain
  • To take next steps towards self-governance (correct)
  • To negotiate with the British Parliament

What was the outcome of the Intolerable Acts on the colonies?

  • The colonies were motivated to protest and organize (correct)
  • The colonies were forced to surrender to Britain
  • The colonies were unified and isolated
  • The colonies were separated and divided

Where did the First Continental Congress take place?

  • Boston
  • New York City
  • Philadelphia (correct)
  • Washington D.C.

Which colony was not represented at the First Continental Congress?

<p>Georgia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key decisions made by the First Continental Congress?

<p>To boycott British goods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rights were cited by the colonists from the English Constitution?

<p>Life, liberty, and property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the colonists' disagreement with the British Parliament's actions?

<p>They were violating natural rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the commitment made by the colonies to Massachusetts?

<p>To provide aid and support in case of an attack (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the declarations and resolves written by the Congress?

<p>To express their entitlement to natural rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the colonists' response to the Intolerable Acts?

<p>The colonies were united and determined (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary intention of the British government with the Intolerable Acts?

<p>To assert its authority and isolate the colonies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main topic of discussion at the First Continental Congress?

<p>The response to the Intolerable Acts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle was cited by the colonists to argue for their rights?

<p>The principle of life, liberty, and property (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the colonists' decision to boycott British goods?

<p>The British government increased its military presence in the colonies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the colonists' protest against the British government?

<p>The British government violated the colonists' natural rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

<p>It showed the colonists' ability to organize and respond to the British government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonists respond to the British government's actions?

<p>They protested and organized (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the people from twelve of the thirteen colonies?

<p>To take next steps towards self-governance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the colonists' decision to provide aid to Massachusetts?

<p>The colonies became more united in their response to the British government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the English Constitution to the colonists?

<p>It provided the basis for the colonists' argument for their rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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