What did the Second Continental Congress decide?
George Washington would write a letter to King George III.
The American colonies needed their own army to protect themselves from the British Army.
The American colonies would try to work out a deal with the King and the British government.
Thomas Paine would write a song to unite the colonies.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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Why did Patriot leaders create the Committees of Correspondence?
They felt colonists needed new people to write to.
They felt that together, colonists could influence British policy affecting them.
They thought it would be nice to meet people from other colonies.
They wanted to spread the idea of peace on Earth.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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What was the Continental Congress?
Group of delegates representing the people of the American colonies
Group of soldiers from Canada sent to calm the riots
Meeting in America of British and French politicians and merchants
Meeting of delegates from Spain, France, and Britain
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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What did the First Continental Congress decide?
To demand rights and to protest taxes
To go to war for independence from Britain
To pay any taxes imposed on them by Britain
To send an apology to King George III for all the protests
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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How did Thomas Paine reach so many people with his pamphlet Common Sense?
Hand-delivered it to thousands
Included colored images
Printed it with large font
Used plain language
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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Which document is an example of self-government?
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Treaty of Paris
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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Who felt that the duty of government is to protect the natural rights of the people which include life, liberty, and property?
Thomas Jefferson
General Gage
King George III
John Locke
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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What famous words did Patrick Henry use in his speech about independence from Britain?
Give me liberty or give me death.
Give us your poor and your sick.
These are dark times.
We stand united!
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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What would the Committees of Correspondence discuss in town meetings?
How British laws were affecting them
How to repair British soldiers' uniforms
Where to buy fresh bread and eggs
Where to find seeds for the farmers
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
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What did Patriots use to gain support for the ideas of freedom and self-government?
Bribes
Public conversation, pamphlets, and newspaper articles
Silent meetings with the Committees of Correspondence
Violence
