When did the Second Continental Congress meet following the events of Lexington and Concord?

• May 1775

• July 1775

• June 1776

• April 1775

Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Congress authorize to pay for the army?

• Printing money

• Taxing the colonies

• Borrowing money from foreign powers

• Selling land

How many soldiers did Washington command compared to the British forces?

• About 30,000 soldiers

• About 20,000 soldiers

• About 10,000 soldiers

• About 40,000 soldiers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton?

• The Hessians defeated Washington's troops

• Washington's troops were forced to retreat

• Washington's troops defeated the Hessians

• The battle was a draw

What did General Washington ask his men after the Battle of Trenton?

• To leave the army

• To serve more time in the army

• To recruit more soldiers

• To surrender to the British

What did the Continental Army use to their advantage?

• Their larger navy

• Their superior weapons

• Their knowledge of the land

• Their alliance with France

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What did the Olive Branch Petition pledge?

• Loyalty to the king

• A new form of government

• War against the king

• Independence from Great Britain

Who played a crucial role in the war effort and was an advocate for women's rights and the abolition of slavery?

• Phillis Wheatley

• Abigail Adams

• Betsy Ross

• Martha Washington