The First Continental Congress

When did the colonists meet in Philadelphia for the First Continental Congress?

• September 5, 1774

• May 10, 1775

• May 29, 1746

• 1775

Who were the delegates chosen to represent their colonies in the First Continental Congress?

• Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry

• Samuel Adams and Thomas Paine

• Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine

• Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson

What did the First Continental Congress petition to the king?

• The right to life and liberty

• The right to assemble

• The right to a trial by jury

• All of the above

What was the deadline set by the First Continental Congress to hear back from the British Parliament?

• September 5, 1774

• May 10, 1775

• May 29, 1746

• 1775

What action did the First Continental Congress vote to take against Britain?

• Stop all trade with Britain

• Form their own militias

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Who made the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death!'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Paine

What did Patrick Henry believe it was time for the colonies to have?

• Their own government

• A new king

• Independence from Britain

• A stronger military

What job did Patrick Henry have before becoming a lawyer?

• Member of the House of Burgesses

• Governor of Virginia

• Soldier in the British Army

• None of the above

Who were the three men who spoke out against the Stamp Act?

• Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, and Patrick Henry

• Samuel Adams, Thomas Paine, and Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, and Samuel Adams

What did the king do when the members of the House of Burgesses met in secret?

• Closed down the House of Burgesses

• Praised their efforts

• Ignored their actions

• Supported their cause