Question

1. what is the shot heard round the world referring to? a. the signing of the declaration of independence b. the boston tea party c. the first shot fired at lexington d. the end of the revolutionary war 22. what did the townshend acts impose duties on? a. imported goods b. search warrants c. housing for soldiers d. printed materials 23. which body of water was essential for trade in the southern colonies, particularly virginia and maryland? a. atlantic ocean b. mississippi river c. hudson river d. chesapeake bay 24. who were the sons of liberty? a. british soldiers b. secret revolutionary organizations c. british merchants d. colonial governors 25. which colonial figure presided over the first continental congress? a. john adams b. samuel adams c. peyton randolph d. george washington 26. the main strategy employed by the continental association was: a. economic boycott of british goods b. formation of a colonial government c. armed resistance d. systematic negotiation 27. what motivated the colonists resistance leading to the battles of lexington and concord? a. violation of their rights and freedoms b. dispute over british rule c. misconduct fines d. provisions for the british army

Explanation:

1. The "Shot Heard 'Round the World" refers to the first shot fired at Lexington, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War.
2. The Townshend Acts imposed duties on imported goods.
3. Chesapeake Bay was essential for trade in the southern colonies like Virginia and Maryland.
4. The Sons of Liberty were secret revolutionary organizations.
5. Peyton Randolph presided over the First Continental Congress.
6. The main strategy of the Continental Association was economic boycott of British goods.

Answer:

1. c. The first shot fired at Lexington
2. a. Imported goods
3. d. Chesapeake Bay
4. b. Secret revolutionary organizations
5. c. Peyton Randolph
6. a. Economic boycott of British goods