history

Question 1

First Continental Congress – in response to Intolerable Acts:

Answer 1

continue boycotts, informed colonial militals to prepare for war, sen decloration of rights to king george

Question 2

Speech: “The War is Inevitable”

Answer 2

Patrick Henry gave this speech in an attempt to convince
other colonists to support the Patriot cause.

Question 3

Lexington and Concord:

Answer 3

Considered the first shots of the war, these battles occurred in April 1775. British goal was to destroy
militia supplies in Concord. Sons of Liberty, including Paul Revere, warned the minutemen of approaching
Redcoats. “shot heard ‘round the world”

Question 4

Second Continental Congress – after King George III rejects the Declaration of Rights:

Answer 4

1. agreed to form the Continental Army
2. make George Washington the Commanding General
3. Authorize the printing of paper money to pay the troops
4. sent Olive Branch Petition to the king, last attempt at peace.