Chapter 5, Lesson 1: American Revolution Review

1.  “By now the church bells were ringing loudly to alert the local farmers of the British attack. The Concord rebels turned on the British troops. Minutemen, local farmers, and townspeople fired at the British troops from behind fences, houses, and trees.” 

What is the meaning of the term rebels?

• people who live in Concord

• people who hide from soldiers

• people who fight against a ruler

• people who work on small farms

2.  Which statement best explains why the Battles of Lexington and Concord were important?

• British troops suffered heavy losses and struggled to recover.

• These battles marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

• All American soldiers were killed or hurt, but they fought bravely.

• These battles marked the beginning of British oppression of the colonies

3.  What did Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott do to help the American rebels?

• They fought with the militia at Lexington and Concord.

• They were characters created by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

• They set out from Boston to warn the colonists at Lexington and Concord.

• They began the Revolutionary War by fighting with General Gage’s troops.

4.  What was the original purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

• to set up the Continental Army to prepare for possible war with Great Britain

• to govern the American colonies

• to make peace with King George and Great Britain

• to select a new president of the American colonies

5. What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• to declare independence from Great Britain

• to establish a Continental Army

• to try to make peace with Great Britain

• to raise money for food for the Continental Army

6a.  How did George Washington feel about taking command of the Continental Army?

• He was ready to lead the colonial fighters.

• He was not sure he was the right person for the job.

• He was tired of a life spent fighting wars with Britain.

• He was excited by the chance to help create a new nation.

6b.  “Though I am truly sensible of the high Honor done me in this Appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and Military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important Trust: However, as the Congress desire it I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I Possess In their service and for the Support of the glorious Cause.” —address to the Continental Congress, June 16, 1775 What evidence from the primary source best supports the correct response to Part A?

• “Though I am truly sensible of the high Honor done me in this Appointment ...”

• “... yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and Military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important Trust: …”

• “However, as the Congress desire it I will enter upon the momentous duty, …”

• “... and exert every power I Possess In their service and for the Support of the glorious Cause.”

7.  What was one of the weaknesses of the colonists during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The American soldiers did not occupy the hills and were unprotected.

• The Americans did not have enough ammunition to fight for very long.

• The British army trapped the Americans on the hill without food or water.

• The British army destroyed the Americans’ earthen walls and fortifications.