1st Continental Congress Quiz

What is a grievance?

• a kind of tax imposed on the colonists

• a cause of distress; a complaint; a problem

• a kind of harness for a horse

• what the British troops were called by colonists

What were the key decisions made during the 1st Continental Congress?

• Establishment of the Supreme Court, creation of the Department of Defense, drafting of the Monroe Doctrine

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence, formation of the Constitution, establishment of the Bill of Rights

• Creation of unified protest, establishment of Continental Association, drafting of petition to King George III

• Creation of a national currency, establishment of a standing army, drafting of the Emancipation Proclamation

Why was the 1st Continental Congress really important in shaping colonial relations?

• It was a meeting to discuss trade agreements with Native American tribes

• It was a conference to plan a military attack on the British government

• It was a gathering to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• It brought together delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies to discuss their grievances against the British government and to coordinate a response.

How did the 1st Continental Congress impact the relationship between the colonies and the British government?

• Increased tensions and demands for autonomy and representation

• No impact on the relationship between the colonies and the British government

• Led to a peaceful resolution and strengthened unity between the colonies and the British government

• Improved relations and increased cooperation with the British government

What were the main goals of the 1st Continental Congress?

• Address grievances, discuss options, demand rights

• Negotiate a peace treaty with Britain

• Declare war on Britain

• Establish a monarchy in the colonies

How did the 1st Continental Congress affect the unity among the colonies?

• It caused further division among the colonies by highlighting their differences

• It had no impact on the unity among the colonies

• It led to a military conflict between the colonies

• It helped to unite the colonies by addressing common grievances and planning a course of action against British policies.

What was the British government's initial reaction to the decisions made at the 1st Continental Congress?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Supportive

What measures did the British government take in response to the 1st Continental Congress?

• The British government offered full autonomy to the colonies

• The British government imposed heavy taxes on the colonies

• The British government declared the colonies to be independent nations

• The British government responded to the 1st Continental Congress by rejecting the petitions and declaring the colonies to be in a state of rebellion.

What were the long-term effects of the 1st Continental Congress on the relationship between the colonies and the British government?

• No impact on the relationship

• Complete independence and cooperation

• Increased tensions and eventual war

• Peaceful resolution and improved relations

How did the British government respond to the grievances presented by the 1st Continental Congress?

• The British government addressed all the grievances presented

• The British government ignored the grievances presented

• The British government partially addressed the grievances presented

• The British government responded by imposing more restrictions