Question | Answer |
what was the first continental congress formed from | coercive acts |
what were the three decisions that executed the complete boycott of all British goods in the first continental congress | non-consumption, non-importation, non-exportation |
why wasn't independence called during the first continental congress | they wanted a repeal of all taxes |
what would the colonists do if the taxes were not repealed | they would meet again in May, 1775 |
what was the first fight of the american revolution | lexington and concord |
what year and where did lexington and concord take place | 1775 in Massachusetts |
what were the goals of the british troops in lexington and concord | looking for illegal ammunition, capture the "rebel ring leaders", and Tomas Gage sent troops to Lexington and Concord |
what were the decisions of the second continental congress | create a continental army, and nominate George Washington as the Commander |
what was Britains response to the second continental congress | declared colonies in a state of rebellion, dispatched thousands of troops, and closed all ports |
what was the only way to have Independence | be allys with spanish and french |
where was thomas paine from | england |
what were the 3 parts of the declaration of independence | preamble, grievances, formal declaration of independence |