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Chapter 10
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| who in the colonies believed that All colonial government should have closer cooperation? | George Washington |
| In which city did 12 colonies meet for the 1 continental congress? | Philadelphia |
| What was the result of this meeting? | they agreed to meet follow man. |
| Who were minutemen? | colonist armed and trained to fight the British. |
| What were British soldiers also know as? | red coats |
| What battles have become know as the shot"heard round the world"? | Lexington & Concord |
| At which meeting did the delegates create an American army? | second continental |
| Who was chosen to lead this army? | George Washington |
| People loyal to Britain are know as | loyalist |
| People who wanted independence are know as | Patriots |
| Which battle was the first battle of the American Revolution in NC? | Moore-Greek Bridge |
| Who were the NC patriots led by? | Richard Caswell & A Alexander instillation |
| Summarize the battle | patriots won and lasted about 3 min |
| What document did North Carolina patriots write after the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge? | The Halifax Resolves |
| What did this document say? | Made first call for independence from Britain. |
| At which meeting were the resolves read at? | Continental Congress |
| What did the members of the what what did the members of the continental congress vote to declare? | Declaration of independence |
| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| When was the Declaration of Independence approved | July 4, 1776 |
| Who was able to elect the Governor under the 1 state Constitution? | The Assembly Elected |
| How many members to the house of Commons could each county elect? | 2 members |