First Continental Congress and American Revolution

Mr. Solar presents a screencast on the First Continental Congress and the battles of Lexington and Concord. The First Continental Congress was a response to the Intolerable Acts, where delegates debated and compromised on actions against Britain. The battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of the American Revolution, with the Minutemen using guerrilla tactics against British troops.

What was the main reason for the First Continental Congress to convene?

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

• To declare independence from Britain

• To respond to the Intolerable Acts

• To elect a new colonial governor

Which colony did not send delegates to the First Continental Congress?

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• Georgia

• Virginia

What was one of the key outcomes of the First Continental Congress?

• Drafting of the Declaration of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Signing of the Treaty of Paris

• Formation of the Continental Army

What did the Declaration of Rights include?

• The right to vote

• The right to life, liberty, and property

• The right to bear arms

• The right to free speech

Who was one of the riders sent to warn the militia about the British advance?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

What nickname was given to the colonial militia members?

• Loyalists

• Redcoats

• Patriots

• Minutemen

Where did the first shots of the American Revolution occur?

• Lexington

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

What was the outcome of the initial skirmish at Lexington?

• The British were defeated

• The Minutemen captured British soldiers

• Eight Minutemen were killed

• The British seized colonial weapons

What tactic did the Minutemen use against the British on their retreat to Boston?

• Naval blockade

• Guerilla warfare

• Cavalry charges

• Formal battle lines

How many British soldiers were wounded, missing, or dead by the time they returned to Boston?

• 150

• 100

• Over 250

• 50