Civics Continental Congress

Why did the delegates meet at the First Continental Congress?

• None of the above.

• To make a list of grievances of all of the things that they didn't like over the past 15 years and submit it to King George.

• To declare their independence from Great Britain.

• To plan an attack on Great Britain to start the Revolutionary War.

Which is not true about the 1st Continental Congress?

• The First Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• The First Continental Congress was the start of the Revolutionary War.

• The Continental Congress was the first meeting of Colonial delegates (representatives).

• The delegates (representatives) of the First Continental Congress created a petition, or a list of grievances that they sent to King George III.

Which colony did not have delegates (representatives) at the First Continental Congress?

• Georgia

• Every colony had delegates at the First Continental Congress.

• Virginia

• Maryland

Which did not happen at the First Continental Congress?

• The colonists decided to end trade with Great Britain all together if the Intolerable Acts were not repealed.

• The delegates declared war on Great Britain.

• The delegates agreed to all meet again.

• The Colonists decided to boycott British goods until the Intolerable Acts were repealed.

What are the results of the First Continental Congress?

• King George pretends that the congress never met, and business goes on as usual.

• King George is furious, and he ignores the congress. This led to more tension between the two sides, and ultimately the war.

• France steps in and tells King George to back off or else they will declare war on Great Britain. This is how France became our first ally.

• King George backs off and repeals the Intolerable Acts.

What did the Second Continental Congress establish?

• School Systems

• Electoral College

• Articles of Confederation

• Shipping Season

What big thing did the Second Continental Congress declare?

• bankrupcy

• null and void

• independence

• hunger

Who stated "give me liberty or give me death!"

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Ben Franklin

Who was commander of the Continental Army?

• James Madison

• Ben Franklin

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

What does boycott mean?

• To protest by not buying goods or services.

• To run for public office.

• To elect public officials.

• To wage war.