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?

Georgia Signup and view all the answers

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

To boycott British goods Signup and view all the answers

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

Life, liberty, and property Signup and view all the answers

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

They were violating natural rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the commitment made by the colonies to Massachusetts?

To provide aid and support in case of an attack Signup and view all the answers

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

To express their entitlement to natural rights Signup and view all the answers

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

The colonies were united and determined Signup and view all the answers

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

To assert its authority and isolate the colonies Signup and view all the answers

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

The response to the Intolerable Acts Signup and view all the answers

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

The principle of life, liberty, and property Signup and view all the answers

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

The British government increased its military presence in the colonies Signup and view all the answers

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

The British government violated the colonists' natural rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?

It showed the colonists' ability to organize and respond to the British government Signup and view all the answers

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

They protested and organized Signup and view all the answers

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

To take next steps towards self-governance Signup and view all the answers

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

The colonies became more united in their response to the British government Signup and view all the answers

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

It provided the basis for the colonists' argument for their rights Signup and view all the answers