Revolutionary War

What colony did not send a representative to the First Continental Congress?

• Pennslyvania

• Georgia

• New York

• Virginia

What city did the First Continental Congress meet at?

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

The last attempt to appeal directly to the King sent by the 2nd Continental Congress was called the

• Treaty

• Olive Branch Petition

• Stamp Act

The 2nd Continental Congress chose who to be the Commander of the Continental Army?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Sam Adams

• Benedict Arnold

What actions did the 2nd Continental Army take?

• Sent delegates to foreign countries

• Printed Money

• Created a army

• all of the above

Hired German soldiers hired by King George were called

• Mercenaries

• Red Coats

• Hessians

• none of the above

Who proposed the resolution to become free and independent states?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Richard Henry Lee

• George Washington

Thomas Jefferson is given credit for being the author of the Declaration of Independence.

• True

• False

What are the rights the inalienable rights the Declaration speaks of?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• All of the above

What day do we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4

• July 2

• August 2

• January 1