Not only did King George not come to the colonists aid, he considered them what?

disobedient children that needed to be punished

Why was a "common ground" difficult to find at the 1st Continental Congress?

Each colony had its own needs and viewpoints

The 1st Continental Congress agreed to ban all exports and imports of British goods until what

The British repealed the Coercive Acts

Why were Bostonians especially upset by the Coercive Acts?

They were all being punished for the actions of a few

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1
Not only did King George not come to the colonists aid, he considered them what?
disobedient children that needed to be punished
enemies
close friends and allies
cry babies
2
As daily tensions between the colonists & British grew, several colonies started moving toward
Spanish lands
open rebellion
befriending the king
giving in to the British
3
What did the British do to punish Bostonians for the Boston Tea Party?
Arrested the Boston mayor for crimes against the king
Dumped $1 million dollars worth of colonial goods in ocean
Burn Boston to the ground
Passed the Coercive Acts
4
The organization of what was approved at the 1st Continental Congress
A colonial navy
A colonial army
A national guard
A colonial militia
5
Civilians to be called tomilitary service and trained as soldiers to fight in emergencies
Militia
National Guard
Vigilantes
Mercenaries
6
The 1st Continental Congress sent an appeal to King George III that stated...
the colonies were declaring war on Great Britain
the colonists were loyal subjects of the king
A & C
They needed the kings help to save them from Parliament
7
Why was a "common ground" difficult to find at the 1st Continental Congress?
It is hard to find that location in general without a map
The meeting was full of British spies
Each colony had its own needs and viewpoints
All Massachusetts land had already been purchased
8
What was the alternative name given to the Coercive Acts by those in Boston?
Intolerable Acts
Unfair Decree
Stupid Acts
Tolerable Acts
9
The 1st Continental Congress agreed to ban all exports and imports of British goods until what
The British repealed the Coercive Acts
The British King stepped down as the leader
Britain got rid of Parliament all together
British paid a fine to the colonies to be divided equally
10
The Coercive Acts made many colonists want to
ask Russia & Spain for help
ensure they followed British law
leave the American colonies
fight back
11
Why were Bostonians especially upset by the Coercive Acts?
They were all being punished for the actions of a few
They felt it was unfair that the French could tax them
They didn't like the increased tax on American tobacco
They felt the Coercive Acts weren't strict enough
12
The Coercive Acts made it so
All of the Above
the port of Boston was closed until payment was made for tea
British troops were to be quartered in all towns of Mass.
all British accused of crimes were tried in British courts
13
1st meeting of colonial delegates, in Philadelphia, created to discuss common concerns was the
2nd Continental Congress
Chesapeake Bay Compromise
House of Burgesses
The First Continental Congress
14
An example of finding "common ground" between siblings fighting over the last piece of cake is
Last piece given to one; Next pie, last piece given to other
Cut the cake in half
One gets the last piece of cake the other the last Mt. Dew
All of them
15
The 1st Continental Congress agreed that all people have natural rights such as life, liberty,&
love
protection
money
property

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On the Brink of War (American Revolution)

15 termsStudBud Administration44 plays

On the Brink of War (American Revolution)

Flashcards15 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 15

Answers

1
Not only did King George not come to the colonists aid, he considered them what?
disobedient children that needed to be punished
enemies
close friends and allies
cry babies
2
As daily tensions between the colonists & British grew, several colonies started moving toward
Spanish lands
open rebellion
befriending the king
giving in to the British
3
What did the British do to punish Bostonians for the Boston Tea Party?
Arrested the Boston mayor for crimes against the king
Dumped $1 million dollars worth of colonial goods in ocean
Burn Boston to the ground
Passed the Coercive Acts
4
The organization of what was approved at the 1st Continental Congress
A colonial navy
A colonial army
A national guard
A colonial militia
5
Civilians to be called tomilitary service and trained as soldiers to fight in emergencies
Militia
National Guard
Vigilantes
Mercenaries
6
The 1st Continental Congress sent an appeal to King George III that stated...
the colonies were declaring war on Great Britain
the colonists were loyal subjects of the king
A & C
They needed the kings help to save them from Parliament
7
Why was a "common ground" difficult to find at the 1st Continental Congress?
It is hard to find that location in general without a map
The meeting was full of British spies
Each colony had its own needs and viewpoints
All Massachusetts land had already been purchased
8
What was the alternative name given to the Coercive Acts by those in Boston?
Intolerable Acts
Unfair Decree
Stupid Acts
Tolerable Acts
9
The 1st Continental Congress agreed to ban all exports and imports of British goods until what
The British repealed the Coercive Acts
The British King stepped down as the leader
Britain got rid of Parliament all together
British paid a fine to the colonies to be divided equally
10
The Coercive Acts made many colonists want to
ask Russia & Spain for help
ensure they followed British law
leave the American colonies
fight back
11
Why were Bostonians especially upset by the Coercive Acts?
They were all being punished for the actions of a few
They felt it was unfair that the French could tax them
They didn't like the increased tax on American tobacco
They felt the Coercive Acts weren't strict enough
12
The Coercive Acts made it so
All of the Above
the port of Boston was closed until payment was made for tea
British troops were to be quartered in all towns of Mass.
all British accused of crimes were tried in British courts
13
1st meeting of colonial delegates, in Philadelphia, created to discuss common concerns was the
2nd Continental Congress
Chesapeake Bay Compromise
House of Burgesses
The First Continental Congress
14
An example of finding "common ground" between siblings fighting over the last piece of cake is
Last piece given to one; Next pie, last piece given to other
Cut the cake in half
One gets the last piece of cake the other the last Mt. Dew
All of them
15
The 1st Continental Congress agreed that all people have natural rights such as life, liberty,&
love
protection
money
property