Ch 10 The American Revolution Part 1

Where did the Second Continental Congress meet?

• New York, New York
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Richmond, Virginia
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who led the Second Continental Congress meeting?

• John Hancock
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin

What are some of the accomplishments of there Second Continental Congress?

• Established the Continental Army, appointed George Washington as commander, issued the Declaration of Independence.
• Signed a peace treaty with Britain
• Created the Bill of Rights
• Established a national bank

During the American Revolution, which side had the best army at the time.

• The British Army
• The Continental Army
• The Spanish Army
• The French Army

What was the greatest advantage for the Continental Army?

• Access to superior weaponry and training.
• Familiarity with local terrain and support from the local population.
• Financial backing from European powers.
• A larger and more organized military force.

How did women help during the American Revolution?

• Women helped by managing homes, supplying troops, participating in boycotts, and some serving as spies.
• Women only supported the British side
• Women were not involved in the war effort
• Women fought on the front lines as soldiers

This women was an early advocate for women's rights and abolishing slavery.

• Harriet Tubman
• Susan B. Anthony
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton
• Abigail Adams

How many letters did John Adams and his wife Abigail write to each other during the American Revolution?

• 500 letters
• 2,000 letters
• Over 1,100 letters
• 750 letters

Many African American supported which side during the American Revolution?

• the French side
• the Spanish side
• the British side
• the American side

Many Native Americans supported which side during the American Revolution?

• British
• Colonial Americans
• Spanish
• French