First Continental Congress
Where did the first continental congress meet?
Carpenter's hall (or Philadelphia)
which rider is most famously known for calling ''The British are coming!''
Paul Revere
What started the American revolution?
The battle at Lexington & concord, also known as 'the shot heard 'round the world'
Who were redcoats?
British Soldiers
Which country did not send a representative to carpenter's hall?
Georgia
Was paul revere captured?
Yes
Which side shot first?
neither, no one knows who shot first.
Who were minutemen?
armies who were ready to fight in a minute
What was the petition that was written to king George the third called?
the Declaration Of 1763
Did the british spy on the colonists?
Yes
Who leaked the word that a battle was going to happen?
Spies who were spying on the british
Who was Patrick Henry?
Patriot/Member of the Sons of Liberty who is famous for the saying 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'
What did the colonists decide on boycotting?
British goods
How many major riders rode to warn people that the british were coming?
3; Paul revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott
What did the colonists fight for?
freedom & taxes
Who was Wentworth Cheswell?
free African American who rode to New Hampshire & Maine to gather reinforcements to fight the British
What delegate wanted violence?
Patrick Henry
What was the names of Paul Revere's partners?
William Dawes and Samuel Prescott
When was the battle of Lexington & concord fought?
April 19th, 1775
These 2 men rode to Lexington & concord and warned people 'The regulars are coming!'
William Dawes & Paul Revere