First Continental Congress Matching
After the Boston Tea Party occurred in December of 1773, Parliament retaliated with the Coercive Acts, punishing not only Massachusetts but all of the Thirteen Colonies. To address this with a united front, the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in September and October of 1775. This activity explores notable delegates to Congress and other primary sources.
The Founding of the U.S. Government Suggested Activity Sheets
These activity sheets provide grab-and-go activity ideas about the foundation of the U.S. Constitution, government, and presidency. With different options for Elementary, Middle, and High School students, these activity suggestion sheets have something for every grade level. These sheets were created by 2024 LifeGuard Teacher Fellows Emily Finch and Tamera Johnson.
Carpenters' Hall Coloring Page
After the Boston Tea Party occurred in December of 1773, Parliament retaliated with the Coercive Acts, punishing not only Massachusetts but all of the Thirteen Colonies. To address this with a united front, the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia in September and October of 1775. They met at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the subject of this coloring page.
Coloring page created for George Washington's Mount Vernon by Catherine Carstens.