The American Revolution- Part 1

When did the Second Continental Congress meet?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

What were the goals of the delegates?

• To determine their new leader

• To decide how to defend themselves

• To vote on a new president

• To build a new building

Who was chosen to lead the army?

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

The Continental Army began with about how many volunteers from all 13 colonies?

• 10,000

• 12,000

• 15,000

• 16,000

True or False: After the Battle of Bunker Hill, the British took complete control over Boston.

• True

• False

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

• A letter to get a new president

• A letter to fight the British

• A letter pledging it's loyalty to Britain

• A letter wanting get new weapons

What did Colonists hope to achieve with the Olive Branch Petition?

• War

• Peace

• New Weapons

• New President

Select all that apply: Which of the following are the members of the Committee of Five?

• Roger Sherman

• Thomas Jefferson

• Robert Livingston

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

______ served as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Washington and his forces crossed the ____ and defeated the Hessian forces to retake New Jersey.

• Delaware River

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• Potomac River