Chapter 5 Lesson 1 &2 Quiz

What was discussed during the Virginia assembly?

• British Taxes

• Colonial War Supplies

• American Independence

• Trade Agreements

Why did some members want to give Britain more time?

• To prepare for war

• To repeal taxes

• To build alliances

• To negotiate peace

What did Henry say was the only possible action?

• Negotiate peace

• Take up arms against Britain

• Seek foreign aid

• Surrender

What were British troops ordered to seize?

• Colonial war supplies

• American leaders

• Trade routes

• Ships

What action did Paul Revere take?

• Signed a treaty

• Warned colonists of planned attack

• Led a battle

• Negotiated with Britain

Was the colonial militia defeated at Lexington?

• True

• False

• Not sure

• Partially

Who was the leader of the American Army?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was elected President?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

Who wanted to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock?

• Thomas Gage

• John Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Payne

Church bells alerted the local farmers of attack.

• True

• False