War Begins

Who was chosen as the leader of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• William Penn

• Colonel William Prescott

• King George III

What was one advantage the Continental Army had over the British Army?

• Familiar territory

• More soldiers

• Better training

• More supplies

Where did the first battle of the Revolutionary War take place?

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill for the Patriots?

• They lost but proved they could fight well

• They won the battle

• They captured British soldiers

• They gained more supplies

What was the Olive Branch Petition intended to do?

• Persuade the King to end the war peacefully

• Declare independence from Britain

• Request more soldiers from the colonies

• Negotiate a trade agreement