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First Continental Congress AP History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

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๐Ÿ“š Quick Study Guide

  • ๐Ÿค Purpose: To discuss the colonies' grievances with British policies.
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: Met in Philadelphia in 1774.
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Delegates: Representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies (Georgia did not attend).
  • ๐Ÿ“œ Key Actions:
    • ๐Ÿ“ Declaration of Rights and Grievances: A petition to King George III.
    • ๐Ÿšซ Continental Association: A boycott of British goods.
    • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Agreement to meet again in May 1775 if grievances were not addressed.
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Significance: A crucial step towards American independence.

๐Ÿค” Practice Quiz

  1. Which of the following was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress?
    1. To declare independence from Great Britain.
    2. To draft the Articles of Confederation.
    3. To discuss the colonies' grievances with British policies.
    4. To elect George Washington as commander-in-chief.
  2. In what year did the First Continental Congress convene?
    1. 1775
    2. 1776
    3. 1774
    4. 1783
  3. How many colonies were represented at the First Continental Congress?
    1. 13
    2. 12
    3. 11
    4. 10
  4. Which colony did NOT send a delegate to the First Continental Congress?
    1. Massachusetts
    2. Virginia
    3. Georgia
    4. Pennsylvania
  5. What was the name of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress?
    1. The Olive Branch Petition
    2. The Declaration of Independence
    3. The Declaration of Rights and Grievances
    4. The Articles of Confederation
  6. What was the Continental Association?
    1. A military alliance with France.
    2. A boycott of British goods.
    3. A plan for a unified colonial government.
    4. A system of currency for the colonies.
  7. What was the agreement made by the First Continental Congress regarding future meetings?
    1. To meet annually in Philadelphia.
    2. To meet again in May 1775 if grievances were not addressed.
    3. To dissolve and allow each colony to act independently.
    4. To meet only if war with Great Britain became inevitable.
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  1. C
  2. C
  3. B
  4. C
  5. C
  6. B
  7. B

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