The Revolution Begins

Question 1

How did the Continental Congress try to avoid war with Britain?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They asked the king to address their complaints.

Question 2

Why did the British want to capture Bunker Hill?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Boston could easily be attacked from it.

Question 3

How did Britain respond to America’s attempts at reconciliation in 1775? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Passed the Prohibitory Act; Rejected the Olive Branch Petition; Closed American ports to overseas trade

Question 4

What ideas did Thomas Paine promote in Common Sense? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Monarchies are dangerous.; America was too large to be ruled by Britain.; It was America’s destiny to be an independent nation.

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