Vocab
What is a siege?
Surrounding an enemy to cut off supplies and force surrender
What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To discuss a response to the Intolerable Acts
How many assaults did the British make?
Three assaults
Who were Patriots?
Colonists who wanted independence from Britain
Who officially won?
The British won and took control of the hill.
What does pyrrhic mean?
A victory that is very costly
What did the Second Continental Congress accomplish?
Created the Continental Army and chose George Washington as commander
Which assaults failed and which succeeded?
The first two failed; the third succeeded
Who were Loyalists?
Colonists who stayed loyal to the King
What did the Patriots prove as an outcome?
The Patriots proved they could fight against the powerful British army.
What is an objective?
A goal or purpose
What was the Third Continental Congress known for?
Who called the patriots "untrained rabble"?
General Burgoyne
What’s one belief of a Patriot?
Colonists should govern themselves
What was the outcome that showed the cost of the battle for the British?
The British lost over 1,000 soldiers, showing the war would be long and costly.
What are fortifications?
Walls, forts, or structures built for protection
Which Congress decided to send the Olive Branch Petition?
The Second Continental Congress
Why is it considered a pyrrhic victory for the British?
They won but lost many soldiers
What’s one belief of a Loyalist?
The King protects and provides for the colonies
What did the Patriots gain as an outcome?
The Patriots gained confidence and support grew for independence
What are entrenchments?
Deep holes or trenches dug for defense
Name two key figures in the Continental Congress.
John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, etc.
Name one key person from each side.
Patriots: Colonel Prescott; British: General Howe, Burgoyne
“It’s wrong to fight against our King!” — Patriot or Loyalist?
Loyalist
How did this battle affect both sides’ morale?
British shocked at losses; Patriots encouraged despite retreat