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WorksheetsThe American Revolution- Part 1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
When did the Second Continental Congress meet?
1774
1775
1776
1777
What were the goals of the delegates?
To determine their new leader
To decide how to defend themselves
To vote on a new president
To build a new building
Who was chosen to lead the army?
Paul Revere
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
The Continental Army began with about how many volunteers from all 13 colonies?
10,000
12,000
15,000
16,000
True or False: After the Battle of Bunker Hill, the British took complete control over Boston.
True
False
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
A letter to get a new president
A letter to fight the British
A letter pledging it's loyalty to Britain
A letter wanting get new weapons
What did Colonists hope to achieve with the Olive Branch Petition?
War
Peace
New Weapons
New President
Select all that apply: Which of the following are the members of the Committee of Five?
Roger Sherman
Thomas Jefferson
Robert Livingston
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
______ served as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Washington and his forces crossed the ____ and defeated the Hessian forces to retake New Jersey.
Delaware River
Hudson River
Mississippi River
Potomac River
The ___ boosted the morale of the troops and convinced many to continue their fight for independence.
Battle of Princeton
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of New York
Battle of Trenton
