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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the first Continental Congress and what did it accomplish? | The first Continental congress was the panel deciding on American- Britan Affairs. They decided they would meet in one year, signed the declaration of rights, and all colonies would be united if an attack were to occur |
| Describe the ride of Paul Revere. Describe what happened in Lexington and Concord. | Paul Revere went along a trail warning the militia about the redcoats' impending attack. Lexington was where the first shots were fired, while the British retreated at Concord. |
| What were minutemen? redcoats? | Minutemen were colonial militia men ready to fight at a moments notice. Redcoats were British Soldiers. |
| Describe the Second Continental Congress and it's major accomplishments. | The Second Continental Congress was the Second meeting of the Continental Congress. They established the Continental Army and Washington as it's commander. They also sent the Olive Branch Petition as a last attempt at peace. |
| Describe the battle of Bunker Hill. | The battle of Bunker hill was when Britain attacked the Patriots at Bunker Hill. Patriots lost, but this battle showed that Patriots were able to take on Britain. |
| Describe the Battle of Fort Ticgondera and Dorchester Heights. | Patriot Forces captured the heavy artillery in Fort Ticgondera and transferred them to Dorchester Heights, where Patriot Forces set up a small dugout overnight. When British Commander Howe woke up, he surrendered Boston to the Patriots. |
| What is Common Sense and how did it affect the Colonists? | Common Sense is a Pro- Patriot phamplet by Thomas Paine. This explained to Colonists why we should split from Britan. It affected the colonists because it persuaded more to be patriots. |
| What is the declaration of independence? Who Wrote it? | The declaration of independence is the document declaring our official split from Britan. Thomas Jefferson wrote this. |
| Who is left out of the Declaration of independence? Why did the Continental Congress not want mention of slavery in the declaration? | Slaves, Women, and Indians are left out of the declaration. Slavery is not mentioned because the Southern states would not have signed it. |
| How did women and African Americans support the revolutionary war effort. | Women would become spies, nurses, and they ran farms while their husbands were fighting. African A |
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