10 Marker Flashcards
When was the first continental Congress
September 1774
When was the second continental Congress
10th May 1775
Where were both continental Congresses held
Philadelphia
When was the boycott of British goods set to take place during the first continental Congress
December 1774
Which state didn’t attend the first continental Congress
Georgia
What was the quota set in the second continental Congress
To raise an army of 20,000 men
What peace petition was sent to King George III during the second continental Congress
Olive branch petition
How much paper money was issued to raise military
$2 million
What was the first intolerable act
The Boston port act
Closed Boston for trade until the tea was paid for
When were the intolerable acts
1774
What were the 3 names for the intolerable acts
Intolerable acts
Insufferable acts
Coercive acts
What was the second intolerable act
The massachusetts government act
Replaced the elective local governor with an appointive one
When was the Quebec act
June 1774
Who did britain put in control of quebec
A governor without an elected assembly
Where did britain extend quebec and why did america not like this
Southward along the st Lawrence River
America saw this as a block to their own expansion
