WorksheetsAmerican Self Government: The First & Second Continental Congress
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3hrs 32mins
While studying for their American history test, Ivan and Chloe come across a term 'Intolerable Acts.' They ask their friend TJ, 'What were the Intolerable Acts?'
Laws passed by the Continental Congress to declare independence
Laws passed by the British Parliament to punish Massachusetts for destroying tea
Laws passed by the British Parliament to encourage colonists to obey British policies
Laws passed by the Continental Congress to protest British tyranny
During a school field trip to the local museum, three students named Kate, Tyler, and Miley are engaged in a spirited discussion about the birth of our great nation. They are trying to recall the exact date and location of the First Continental Congress. Can you assist them in their quest for historical accuracy?
September 5, 1774, in Philadelphia
July 4, 1776, in Boston
September 5, 1774, in Boston
July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia
During a school project on American history, Jamilla, Nathaniel, and Gregory are tasked to explain what the delegates of the First Continental Congress published and petitioned for. What did they find in their research?
A list of rights and grievances, and redress of those grievances from King George
A declaration of independence from Britain
A call for a boycott of British goods
A plan for self-government in the colonies
During a school play about the American Revolution, Wyatt played a British commander at the Battle of Lexington. What was the outcome of the scene where Wyatt, Zoey, Helio, Jacob, and Rhylin were involved?
The students refused to disperse and exchanged dialogue with Wyatt
The students successfully defended their position
The students retreated and Wyatt advanced to the next scene
The students surrendered and Wyatt declared victory
Imagine thou art Jacob, a member of the Second Continental Congress. What actions dost thou take?
Formation of the Continental Army, appointment of Nathaniel as commander-in-chief, and proclamation of independence
Formation of the Continental Army, appointment of Jay as commander-in-chief, and extension of the Olive Branch Petition
Formation of the Continental Army, appointment of Lucy as commander-in-chief, and reopening of American ports
Formation of the Continental Army, appointment of Jameson as commander-in-chief, and dispatching of Silas Deane to France
Ava, Alyssa, Jake, Jamilla, and Tyler are part of a local book club that decides on the books to read and discuss without external influence. What is this an example of?
The practice of political independence by citizens
The practice of following the laws set by the government
The practice of having a monarchy as the ruling system
The practice of having a dictatorship as the ruling system
During a study group at the local library, Eysaac, a well-respected student, engaged in a spirited debate about the crafting of the Declaration of Independence. Who did he credit as a guiding light in its creation?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
Jake, Rhylin, Jay, Jamilla, and Alana are discussing the legitimacy of a newly formed government in their country. Jake argues that for a government to be legitimate, what is required?
A government could only be legitimate if it received the consent of the governed and protected natural rights
A government could only be legitimate if it had a monarchy as the ruling system
A government could only be legitimate if it followed strict religious principles
A government could only be legitimate if it had a strong military
During a school debate on American history, Jake, Jameson, and Wyatt are arguing about a key event. What did they agree the Second Continental Congress declared in July 1776?
Independence from Britain
The continuation of British rule
Reconciliation with Britain
The formation of a new government
In a school setting, what is the common good when Zavier, Helio, Wyatt, Kaikena, and Jay are all trying to use the school's resources?
The good of the school's principal
The good of the teachers' union
The good of all students including Zavier, Helio, Wyatt, Kaikena, and Jay, and staff
The good of an individual student, Zavier
During a history project, Jay, Eysaac, and Alyssa are studying the American Revolution. They come across the term 'Boston Tea Party.' What was the Boston Tea Party?
A celebration held by the colonists after winning the war
A meeting held by the British Parliament to discuss tax policies
A protest by the colonists against the British tax on tea, where they dumped tea into the harbor
A party held by the British to celebrate their control over the colonies
During a school play about the American Revolution, Tyler is playing the role of Paul Revere, while Rhylin and Wyatt are playing the roles of colonists. What was Tyler's role as Paul Revere in the Revolution?
He was a British commander who led the troops
He was a delegate at the First Continental Congress
He was a messenger who warned Rhylin and Wyatt of the British troops' arrival
He was a colonist who supported the British rule
During a history project discussion, Eysaac and Jacob are arguing about the consequences of the American Revolution. According to Eysaac, what was one of the significant results of the Revolution?
The British gained control over the American colonies
The American colonies gained independence from Britain
The American colonies decided to remain under British rule
The British decided to abolish all taxes on the American colonies
