Continental Congress Flashcard

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What year did the First Continental Congress take place?

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1774

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Who were some of the key delegates at the First Continental Congress? Options: Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass; John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Jay, Patrick Henry, and George Washington; Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama; Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Hancock

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John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Jay, Patrick Henry, and George Washington

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What were the main reasons for convening the Second Continental Congress?

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To address the ongoing conflict with Great Britain and discuss the possibility of declaring independence

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What was the significance of the Olive Branch Petition during the Second Continental Congress?

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It was a final attempt to avoid war with Great Britain.

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What were some of the key decisions made at the First Continental Congress? Options: Declaration of Independence, formation of a new government, establishment of a monarchy; Negotiation of trade agreements, establishment of a national bank, creation of a new currency; Creation of a national anthem, drafting of a constitution, establishment of a standing army; Creation of unified protest, establishment of Continental Association, drafting of petition

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Creation of unified protest, establishment of Continental Association, drafting of petition

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What role did the Second Continental Congress play in organizing the Continental Army?

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Appointing George Washington as the commander-in-chief and providing resources and support for the army

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How did the Continental Congress contribute to the Declaration of Independence?

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By drafting and adopting the Declaration of Independence

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What impact did the Continental Congress have on the financing of the American Revolution?

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The Continental Congress played a crucial role in financing the American Revolution.

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What is the legacy of the Continental Congress in shaping the structure of the United States government?

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Drafting the Articles of Confederation

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How did the Continental Congress influence the development of American political thought and ideology?

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By serving as a forum for the discussion and creation of key documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.