American Self Government: The First & Second Continental Congress

While studying for their American history test, Ivan and Chloe come across a term 'Intolerable Acts.' They ask their friend TJ, 'What were the Intolerable Acts?'

• Laws passed by the Continental Congress to declare independence

• Laws passed by the British Parliament to punish Massachusetts for destroying tea

• Laws passed by the British Parliament to encourage colonists to obey British policies

• Laws passed by the Continental Congress to protest British tyranny

During a school field trip to the local museum, three students named Kate, Tyler, and Miley are engaged in a spirited discussion about the birth of our great nation. They are trying to recall the exact date and location of the First Continental Congress. Can you assist them in their quest for historical accuracy?

• September 5, 1774, in Philadelphia

• July 4, 1776, in Boston

• September 5, 1774, in Boston

• July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia

During a school project on American history, Jamilla, Nathaniel, and Gregory are tasked to explain what the delegates of the First Continental Congress published and petitioned for. What did they find in their research?

• A list of rights and grievances, and redress of those grievances from King George

• A declaration of independence from Britain

• A call for a boycott of British goods

• A plan for self-government in the colonies

During a school play about the American Revolution, Wyatt played a British commander at the Battle of Lexington. What was the outcome of the scene where Wyatt, Zoey, Helio, Jacob, and Rhylin were involved?

• The students refused to disperse and exchanged dialogue with Wyatt

• The students successfully defended their position

• The students retreated and Wyatt advanced to the next scene

• The students surrendered and Wyatt declared victory

Imagine thou art Jacob, a member of the Second Continental Congress. What actions dost thou take?

• Formation of the Continental Army, appointment of Nathaniel as commander-in-chief, and proclamation of independence

• Formation of the Continental Army, appointment of Jay as commander-in-chief, and extension of the Olive Branch Petition

• Formation of the Continental Army, appointment of Lucy as commander-in-chief, and reopening of American ports

• Formation of the Continental Army, appointment of Jameson as commander-in-chief, and dispatching of Silas Deane to France

Ava, Alyssa, Jake, Jamilla, and Tyler are part of a local book club that decides on the books to read and discuss without external influence. What is this an example of?

• The practice of political independence by citizens

• The practice of following the laws set by the government

• The practice of having a monarchy as the ruling system

• The practice of having a dictatorship as the ruling system

During a study group at the local library, Eysaac, a well-respected student, engaged in a spirited debate about the crafting of the Declaration of Independence. Who did he credit as a guiding light in its creation?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Locke

Jake, Rhylin, Jay, Jamilla, and Alana are discussing the legitimacy of a newly formed government in their country. Jake argues that for a government to be legitimate, what is required?

• A government could only be legitimate if it received the consent of the governed and protected natural rights

• A government could only be legitimate if it had a monarchy as the ruling system

• A government could only be legitimate if it followed strict religious principles

• A government could only be legitimate if it had a strong military

During a school debate on American history, Jake, Jameson, and Wyatt are arguing about a key event. What did they agree the Second Continental Congress declared in July 1776?

• Independence from Britain

• The continuation of British rule

• Reconciliation with Britain

• The formation of a new government

In a school setting, what is the common good when Zavier, Helio, Wyatt, Kaikena, and Jay are all trying to use the school's resources?

• The good of the school's principal

• The good of the teachers' union

• The good of all students including Zavier, Helio, Wyatt, Kaikena, and Jay, and staff

• The good of an individual student, Zavier