The Revolution Begins

define militia

• groups of volunteers who fight only in an emergency

• colonists who supported Great Britain during the American Revolution

• colonists who supported the colonies’ fight for independence in the American Revolution

define Loyalists

• groups of volunteers who fight only in an emergency

• colonists who supported Great Britain during the American Revolution

• colonists who supported the colonies’ fight for independence in the American Revolution

define Patriots

• groups of volunteers who fight only in an emergency

• colonists who supported Great Britain during the American Revolution

• colonists who supported the colonies’ fight for independence in the American Revolution

What were the political views of the Loyalists when the American Revolution began?

• They didn't want to rebel against Great Britain, and some helped Britain

• They felt like fighting for their rights and freedoms. They now saw themselves as Americans.

• They didn't want to get involved, and hid in their homes until the war was over.

What were the political views of the Patriots when the American Revolution began?

• They didn't want to rebel against Great Britain, and some helped Britain

• They felt like fighting for their rights and freedoms. They now saw themselves as Americans.

• They didn't want to get involved, and hid in their homes until the war was over.

Which of the following describes the battles of Lexington and Concord?

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution

• Paul Revere and William Dawes warned the colonists when the British wanted to seize their weapons

• Minutemen stopped the British when they attacked

• Militia used earthen walls for protection

Which of the following describe the battle at Fort Ticonderoga?

• Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen formed a surprise attack

• along with their men, they captured the fort without a single shot

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution

• The took the British cannons for the colonial army.

Which of the following describes the battle at Bunker Hill?

• The militia used earthen walls for protection

• The American only used their ammunition when necessary, but eventually ran out

• The British won the battle, even after losing 1,000 soldiers

• The took the British cannons for the colonial army.

Which colonists primarily attended the Second Continental Congress?

• women

• men

• Loyalists

• Patriots

How did John Locke influence the colonists?

• He thought everyone should have life, liberty, and the right to own land. He also thought people had the right to overthrow, or change, the government. Many colonists agreed and began the Declaration of Independence.

• He thought everyone should have free food and healthcare. He also thought the government should tell the people what to do. Many colonists agreed and began the Declaration of Independence.

• He thought everyone should have life, liberty, and the right to own land. He also thought people had the right to overthrow or change the government. Many colonists disagreed and decided to overthrow John Locke and his followers.