The Revolution Begins By. Ravin

What was the name of the meeting in which representatives from the colonies met to discuss liberty?

• Second Continental Congress
• First Continental Congress
• The meeting of the Declaration of Independence

Why were the british called the 'redcoats'?

• because of the the red that was on their flag and the coats worn at the time
• because of their uniforms after battle with the colonists
• because of their bright red coats

Who fired the first shot in Lexington?

• The British
• The Militia
• Unknown
• They shot each other on sight 

How many colonies were represented in the Second Continental Congress?

• All except for Georgia
• All 12 
• All 12 and the British Parliament

Who won the battle of Bunker Hill?

• The French
• The British
• The Continentals
• Neither, both sides suffered great losses and retreated

What caused Howe to retreat at Dorchester Heights 

• The Colonials had acquired new muskets from the French
• The artillery that was strategically placed
• Howe's men had been running low on supplies

What are Minutemen? 

• Militia that should be ready at minutes notice
• British soldiers that were trained quickly for use in the war
• Men who kept up with time of battles for documenting