The Colonies Unite

Why did the colonist come to the colonies?

• to be free and live their own way

• the King was controlling them

• they can protest

What were the King and the British government determined to do?

• to cause trouble to the colonies

• abandoned the military

• The King and the British were determined to control the colonies

What kind of army and navy did the British have?

• world tained and largest

• they had no army to defend them

Why were the colonist worried they would not be able to stand up to the British?

• They have trained army

• They had no army to defend them

Why did the colonist have to unite?

• to work together against British

• to be treated fairly

What kind of men volunteered for the militia?

• group of regular citizen

• group of trained men

• youngest and strongest citizen

Why did the men of the militia come together?

• to train in the field after work

• to fight for what they believed in

• to be the first in the battle

When and where did the first Continental Congress meet?

• September 5, 1774 Philadelphia

• September 5, 1775

  Pennsylvania

What did the delegates finally agree to do?

• to have a meeting

• to send a letter to King George

• to pass the Intolerable Acts

When did the Second Continental Congress take place?

• September 5, 1774

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