Memorable Quotes
"The people are evidently making every preparation for resistance"
Diary of Frederick Mackenzie
What was the first battle of the War for Independence? Who won?
Lexington-The British
Group formed by the colonists to determine how to resist British policies. -Repealed Acts and Boycotted British trade
Continental Congress
"I am not a Virginian, but an American."
Patrick Henry
What was the 2nd battle of the War for Independence? -Who Won?
Concord-The colonists
Who were the Patriots?
"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
Patrick Henry
Which operation did Ethan Allen lead the Green Mountain Boys?
Capturing Fort Ticonderoga
Who were the Loyalists? What did they believe?
They were loyal to the British, did not believe the taxes warranted war.
Paul Revere and Thomas Dawes
Which battle did the British realize defeating the colonists would not be quick or easy?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Who went back on the colonists and became a Loyalist?
Benedict Arnold
"The Blows Must decide who will rule America"
George III
Where the British were sent to seize weapons in Massachusetts.
Concord
Leader of the group of men who would be ready at a minute's notice.
Captain John Parker