4.2 The Revolution Begins

Gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about the relationship between Great Britain and the colonies in America.

• First Continental Congress

• House of Burgesses

• Delegation of the Colonies

Colonists who wanted to fight for independence.

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Liberty fighters

First battle of the American Revolution, "shots heard round the world" April 1775?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Lexington and Concord

• Trenton and Princeton

The colonists last attempt at peace with England.

• Peace Treaty of 1775

• Olive Branch Petition

• Second Continental Congress

The second Continental Congress established a militia called th Continental Army. Who did they choose to command it?

• John Hancock

• Sam Adams

• George Washington

Why were the British headed to Concord?

• To destroy a stockpile of weapons

• To bomb and destroy the city

• To capture George Washington

Battle fought near Breed's Hill?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Breeder Hill

• Battle of Bunker hill

What did the battle of Bunker Hill prove to the King and Great Britain?

• That the colonists were an easy target

• That the colonists were willing to fight for their liberties

• That the colonists would surrender before the war begins

What did the delegates debate at the first Continental Congress?

• Whether violence was avoidable with Great Britain

• How to stop the Sons of Liberty

• Who to elect as Presdent of the new country

Members of the local militia ready to fight in a moments notice were called?

• Redcoats

• Minutemen

• army servicemen