The Colonies Come Together

Why were the Colonists angry with the King of Great Britain?

Select all that apply:

• They did not like the new taxes and laws.

• The laws are not fair.

• The king did not want to compromise.

• The king is too young.

What do you call the meeting where leaders of the colonies met?

• First Continental Congress

• First Common Congress

• First Congress Meeting

Who are the members of the First Continental Congress?

Select all that apply:

• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Bill Gates

Where did the First Continental Congress meet?

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Boston

Why did the leaders meet during the First Continental Congress?

• They want to start a war.

• They want to separate from Great Britain.

• They want to help the Colonies and Great Britain get along.

The leaders told the colonists to boycott British goods.

What does boycott mean?

• Colonists will patronize British goods.

• Colonists will buy more of the British goods.

• Colonists will stop buying British goods.

Great Britain did not make money during the boycott. This made the king of Great Britain ______.

• happy

• sad

• mad

What did the colonists prepare if the King of Great Britain do not compromise?

• party

• celebration

• war

Where did the colonists hide their weapons in preparation for war?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

Who rode on his horse and signaled the colonists that British soldiers are coming?

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• John Adams