The Revolution Begins First Continental Congress -­‐ Declaration of Rights -­‐ Patriots “Shot Heard ‘round the World” -­‐ minutemen • Battles at Lexington and Concord Second Continental Congress -­‐ Continental Army -­‐ Olive Branch Petition Early Battles • Bunker Hill • Dorchester Heights Chapter 4: Section: 1 -­‐ (Def.)_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ • What debate did the leaders have in regards to dealing with Britain? -­‐ (Def.)_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ • What was the goal of the First Continental Congress? -­‐ (Def.)_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ • Why was Paul Revere making his famous ride? -­‐ (Def.)_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ • What is significant about the battle at Lexington? • Briefly explain what happened at Concord. -­‐ (Def.)_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ -­‐ (Def.)_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ • Who is George Washington? -­‐ (Def.)_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ • What happened at Bunker Hill and why was it important? • What happened at Dorchester Heights and why was it important? Attempts at Peace Attempts at War Summary (3-­‐4 Sentences) Gots & Wants: One thing I got (what you understand about this section) One thing I want (what I need help understanding or a question I have about a certain topic) America: Story of Us (Rebels) Excerpt 1. On September 5, 1774, __________ (#) delegates gather at the Continental Congress in ________________________________, a first step toward American _____________________. 2. True or False: The colonists refused to arm and defend themselves against the British Red Coats. 3. At the Continental Congress, members agree that an attack on _____ (#) colony is considered an attack on ______________ colonies. 4. True or False: Not every town had militia men preparing for the British army. 5. On April 19, 1775, the British set out to ________________________ the rebels and take their weapons. 6. Paul Revere rides ahead of the British troops with the warning that ___________________________________. 7. True or False: At Lexington, no one is sure who fired the first shot. 8. When fighting starts, the British fire __________ the rate of the militia men and kill _________ Patriots. Discussion White Board Questions: 1. Where did the First Continental Congress meet? A. Philadelphia 2. Delegates came from each colony except which? A. Georgia 3. A colonist who chose to fight for independence from Great Britain is called what? A. Patriot 4. What were the local militia also called? A. Minutemen 5. What is considered the “shot heard ‘round the word?” A. The first shot fired at Lexington 6. How did delegates to the Second Continental Congress decide to handle the British? A. Created the Continental Army 7. Who commanded this army? A. George Washington