A New Nation: Section 1+2 Assessment

What was the First Continental Congress?

• Gathering of delegates hoping to seek peace

• Gathering of delegates with the intent to declare war

• Gathering of delegates to write a letter asking other countries for help

Where did the First Continental Congress take place?

• New York

• Boston

• New Jersey

• Philadelphia

What were 3 rights included in the Declaration of Rights sent to King George?

Answer explanation

right to: life, liberty, and property

Who warned the colonists of the British advance toward Concord?

• Sons of Liberty

• Sons of Anarchy

• Daughters of Liberty

• Children of the Corn

Answer explanation

Sons of Liberty incl: Paul Revere, William Dawes, Samuel Prescott

Why did the British army march on Lexington and Concord?

• To destroy colonists' weapons

• To take rebels to jail

• To take over colonists' land

British solders were called ________

What happened at the Second Continental Congress?

• Delegates declared war against Great Britain

• Delegates broke away from Great Britain

• Delegates established the Continental Army

Answer explanation

Declared the Massachusetts militia to be the Continental Army. George Washington of Virgina was named commander of the army.

How was the Continental Army able to drive the British out of Boston?

• Washington threatened British with cannons

• Surprise night attack on the British

Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• British

• Continentals

Who suffered more losses at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• British

• Continentals

Answer explanation

British suffered heavy losses. (About 1,000 men) nearly double the American losses.