Unit 7/ Lesson #7 VOCAB

Front

Colonial militia fired at British soldiers on the way to Lexington and Concord, wounding many and forcing them to ___________ to Boston.

Back

retreat

Front

Members of the Second Continental Congress appointed __________ as representatives to foreign countries.

Back

ambassadors

Front

William Prescott fortified Breed's Hill, ensuring the militia had necessary supplies against the British.

Back

fortified

Front

At the Battle of Bunker Hill, there were ________________ at both sides.

Back

casualties

Front

Without _______________, the militia couldn't fire its cannons.

Back

ammunition

Front

Thomas Jefferson wrote the official declaration of independence.

Back

declaration

Front

The Declaration of Independence was approved by every colony except New York, which decided to...

Back

abstain

Front

Colonists felt it was unfair for Parliament to ___________ taxes on them.

Back

levy

Front

Victory in battle is not always celebrated because scores of soldiers often die.

Back

scores

Front

Doubtful if signers of the Declaration of Independence imagined the implications of their act on the future of the USA.

Back

implications