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Flashcards on First Continental Congress
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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To address grievances against the British crown and discuss colonial rights.
When did the First Continental Congress take place?
In September 1774.
Where was the First Continental Congress held?
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who organized the First Continental Congress?
The leaders of the Thirteen Colonies.
How many colonies sent delegates to the First Continental Congress?
Twelve of the Thirteen Colonies.
Which colony did not send delegates to the First Continental Congress?
Georgia.
What document expressed the grievances of the colonists during the First Continental Congress?
The Declaration and Resolves.
Did the First Continental Congress seek independence from Britain?
No, it aimed to restore the harmony with Britain.
Did the First Continental Congress have any effect on the British government?
It led to the Intolerable Acts being passed by the British government.
What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?
It marked the first step towards American unity against British rule.
Who was the President of the First Continental Congress?
Peyton Randolph.
Who proposed the creation of the First Continental Congress?
Samuel Adams.
Which future President of the United States attended the First Continental Congress?
George Washington.
What was the duration of the First Continental Congress?
It lasted for approximately 7 weeks.
What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress?
The colonists issued a statement asserting their rights and grievances.
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Where was the First Continental Congress held?
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
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What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
Addressing grievances against the British crown and discussing colonial rights.
Declaring independence from Britain.
Forming a unified government for the colonies.
Negotiating trade agreements with European nations.
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When did the First Continental Congress take place?
1776
1774
1781
1787
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How many colonies sent delegates to the First Continental Congress?
11
12
13
10
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Who was the President of the First Continental Congress?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Peyton Randolph
Benjamin Franklin
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Did the First Continental Congress seek independence from Britain?
No, it aimed to restore harmony with Britain.
Yes, it declared independence.
No, it demanded equal representation in British Parliament.
Yes, it initiated armed conflict against Britain.
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What document expressed the grievances of the colonists during the First Continental Congress?
Declaration and Resolves
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
United States Constitution
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What was the significance of the First Continental Congress?
It marked the first step toward American unity against British rule.
It established a permanent government for the colonies.
It sparked the American Revolutionary War.
It ratified the United States Constitution.
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Did the First Continental Congress have any effect on the British government?
No, it was disregarded by the British government.
Yes, it led to immediate independence for the colonies.
Yes, it resulted in the passage of Intolerable Acts.
No, it led to peaceful negotiations with Britain.
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Which future President of the United States attended the First Continental Congress?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
John Adams
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