3.5 The American Revolution Q

What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress held in 1774?

• To organize the colonies into a cohesive union and address the Intolerable Acts.

• To declare independence from Britain.

• To draft the Constitution.

• To elect George Washington as president.

What event marked the beginning of open rebellion in Massachusetts?

• The British troops marching from Boston to Concord.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• The Boston Tea Party.

• The adoption of the Suffolk Resolves.

What was the main difference between the First and Second Continental Congress?

• The Second Congress moved toward declaring independence.

• The First Congress declared independence.

• The Second Congress was held in Boston.

• The First Congress appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief.

Who was appointed commander-in-chief of the colonial army by the Second Continental Congress?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

• A final plea to King George III for reconciliation.

• A declaration of war.

• A trade agreement with France.

• A new tax law.

How did King George III respond to the Olive Branch Petition?

• He dismissed it and declared the colonies in rebellion.

• He accepted it and made peace.

• He sent more troops to America.

• He offered the colonies independence.

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• It marked the start of the American Revolution.

• It ended the war.

• It was the first American victory.

• It was a British victory.

What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the events leading up to the Revolution?

• They warned colonists and organized resistance.

• They negotiated peace with Britain.

• They wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• They led the British troops.

What did the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity for Taking Up Arms call for?

• Colonies to provide troops.

• Colonies to surrender.

• Colonies to pay more taxes.

• Colonies to negotiate peace.