American Revolution Challenges and Contributions

What factors contributed to the growing unrest in the American colonies before the First Continental Congress?

• Lack of natural resources and trade opportunities.

• Oppressive British policies and violent incidents.

• Disputes over land ownership with Native American tribes.

• Internal conflicts between different colonial governments.

What was a significant outcome of the First Continental Congress in September 1774?

• The immediate declaration of independence from Britain.

• The establishment of a permanent national army.

• The agreement on economic boycotts and a call for colonial militias.

• The signing of a peace treaty with Great Britain.

What was a major financial challenge faced by the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War?

• An abundance of foreign aid leading to overspending.

• The inability to tax and reliance on loans and donations.

• A surplus of goods causing deflation and economic stagnation.

• The British government providing financial support to the colonies.

What internal challenges did the Continental Congress face during the American Revolution?

• Disagreements among leaders and erosion of trust.

• Lack of foreign alliances and military support.

• Overwhelming British military victories and loss of major cities.

• Widespread disease and starvation among soldiers.

Which groups made significant, often unrecognized, contributions to the American Revolution?

• European monarchs and their royal families.

• Women, minority figures, and common soldiers.

• British loyalists and Native American tribes allied with the British.

• Wealthy merchants and plantation owners.