Second Continental Congress
What is a commander in chief?
The leader of military forces.
Why was General Thomas Gage sending troops to Lexington?
To arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
Why did the British want control over Bunker and Breed's Hill?
They wanted to keep control over Boston because it is an important sea port.
What is a declaration?
An official statement
How did the French help the Americans in the war?
They sent troops, supplies, and their navy.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
This was the last effort to come to a peaceful agreement with Britain.
Why were the colonial soldiers called Minutemen?
They need to be ready at a minute's notice.
What are earthworks?
6ft walls made of dirt and stone
When did congress vote to approve the wording of the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
Why did General Clinton send General Cornwallis to the southern colonies?
They thought if they could get control of the Southern colonies then they would win the war.
Why did they choose George Washington to be the commander in chief of the Continental Army?
He had experience from the French and Indian War and he knew what the soldiers would go through.
Who were the three men in charge of warning the colonists on the way to Lexington and Concord?
Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott
Who won the Battle at Bunker Hill?
British
What are unalienable rights? What are your unalienable rights?
Universal God-given rights
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What important event happened on October 17, 1781?
Cornwallis surrendered
What was the purpose of gathering delegates for the Second Continental Congress?
Have a discussion about what they need to do to prepare for war.
Why did the colonists win the Battle of Concord? List one reason.
More militias joined them, hiding between trees and rocks, and shooting British soldiers on the way to Boston.
How did the colonists feel after losing the battle?
They felt confident in their ability to beat Great Britain
Who wrote the Declaration of Indpendence? Why was he the best choice? Provide evidence.
Thomas Jefferson because he was a lawyer and had governmental experience.
How did the Treaty of Paris affect Loyalists?
Their property was returned if it was taken during the war and no longer persecuted.
How did King George 3 react to the Olive Branch Petition?
He didn't like how the colonists were rebelling, so he sent more military force.
How did the colonists feel after they won the Battle of Concord?
They had confidence that they could beat the most powerful army in the world.
Explain why you think General Prescott told the colonists. "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!"?
They did not have enough ammunition and they wanted the British to get as close as possible so they could be more accurate.
Were the colonists actually free after the Declaration of Independence was signed? Why?
No because they still had to fight a war with Great Britain.
How do you think the Loyalists felt after Britain lost the war?
Upset, worried, mad, sad, etc.
Because they were loyal to the King and probably worried about what the future would hold.