Chapter 5 - Lesson 3 - A CALL TO ARMS
How many delegates met at the Continental Congress?
55
Thomas Gage
A British general who ordered the stored weapons seized by the Boston's Sons of Liberty to be seized the leaders arrested.
Revere and Dawes rode to _________________, a town east of Concord, to spread the word that the British were coming. A) Lexington B) Boston C) Quebec
A) Lexington
Many colonists believed that if fighting with the British were to break out, it would happen: A) in New England B) in Ohio C) in New Orleans
A) in New England
Militias in Massachusetts held drills, made bullets, and stockpiled weapons. Some militias were known as minutemen because they boasted A) they would be ready to fight at a minute's notice B) they are fast and furious C) they are only one minute away from Boston harbor
A) they would be ready to fight at a minute's notice
As news spread about these battles, the colonists each faced a major decision: A) to join the rebels or remain loyal to Great Britain B) relocate away from the battles C) hide
A) to join the rebels or remain loyal to Great Britain
Why did the Americans had to withdraw from battle on Breed's Hill—which became known as the Battle of Bunker Hill?
After holding the Brits back three times the Americans ran out of gunpowder and had to withdraw.
Suffolk Resolves
Agreed to by delegates from Suffolk county, Massachusetts, and approved by the First Continental Congress on October 8, 1774. Nullified the Coercive Acts, closed royal courts, ordered taxes to be paid to colonial governments instead of the royal government, and prepared local militias.
How did the colonists respond to the redcoat march back to Boston after the battle at the North Bridge?
All along the road, colonists hid behind trees and fired on the soldiers. By the time the redcoats reached Boston, at least 174 were wounded and 73 were dead.
Patriot
American colonist who favored American independence
Loyalists
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence
Meanwhile, the British continued their march. At dawn, the redcoats approached Lexington. There they ran into opposition of about _________________. Led by Captain John Parker, the minutemen stood on the town common with muskets in hand. A) 1,000 minutemen B) 70 minutemen C) 40,000 minutemen
B) 70 minutemen
The battle on Breed's Hill—which became known as the Battle of Bunker Hill was considered: A) a draw B) a British victory C) unfinished
B) a British victory
Each member of the colonial militia was required to provide: A) cattle for the army B) his own weapon—usually a musket—and ammunition C) uniform
B) his own weapon—usually a musket—and ammunition
Green Mountain Boys
Benedict Arnold, a captain in the Connecticut militia learned that Vermont colonial militia led by Ethan Allen planned a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga. They joined forces and seized Fort Ticonderoga. They were known as the Green mountain boys
While the Brits remained in control of Boston, here colonial Prescott set up militia posts at ___________________
Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill
Revere galloped across the countryside, shouting his warning of the approaching troops. Hearing the news, Samuel Adams said, "What a glorious morning this is!" He was ready to fight. A British patrol later captured Dawes and Revere. Another rider named ____________________ carried the warning to Concord. A) Samuel Adam's B) George Washington C) Samuel Prescott
C) Samuel Prescott
The American Revolution was not just a war between America and Britain. It was also a ________________________ A) world war B) clash of generations C) civil war - Patriots against Loyalists
C) civil war - Patriots against Loyalists
As tension between Britain and the colonies grew, towns began to gather and store: A) uniforms B) money C) military supplies
C) military supplies
Following the battle at Lexington and Concord, who commanded the militia camped around the Boston harbor?
Colonel William Prescott
Patriots had their reasons to break with the crown: A) they believed the colonists have the right to govern themselves B) ballin taxation without representation is unfair C) they were determined to see that American independence is won D) all of the above
D) all of the above
What does the delegates at the Continental Congress vote on? A) the repeal of 13 acts of Parliament B) boycotting British trade C) colonies will not import or use any British goods, nor would they sell their goods in Great Britain D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Even thou the battle at Breed's Hill was considered a win for the British forces, they suffered heavy losses. They have learned that ________________________
Defeating the Americans on the battlefield would be neither quick or easy.
Loyalists had their reasons to support the crown: A) did not think unfair taxes and laws justified rebellion B) some were Officeholders who felt responsibility to uphold British rule C) some never had to suffer The consequence of British policies so they saw no reason to break with Britain D) some beloved Britain will win the war and they did not want to be caught on the losing side E) all of the above
E) all of the above
What did general Gage do when he learned that the militia stored arms and ammunition at Concord, a town about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Boston?
He ordered 700 troops under Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith "to Concord, where you will seize and destroy all the artillery and ammunition you can find."
The Continental Congress
In September 1774, fifty-five delegates gathered in Philadelphia. They had come to set up a political body that would represent Americans and challenge British control.
The British continued on to Concord. While some troops burned the few weapons they found, the others met a group of minutemen waiting at the North Bridge. Why did the redcoats turned their way back Boston after the North Bridge battle?
In the North Bridge short battle, the British took heavy losses that's why they began to make their way back to Boston.
Who attended the Continental Congress of 1774?
Leaders from twelve of the thirteen colonies attended the meeting.
Dr. Joseph Warren
On April 18, 1775 he was walking streets of Boston and saw British were coming and rushed to alert Paul Revere and William Dawes.
Which colony did not send delegates to the Continental Congress?
Only Georgia did not send a representative.
Who summed up the meaning of the meeting at the Continental Congress when he addressed the delegates on its second day: "The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian, but an American."
Patrick Henry, at the Continental Congress, 1774
Where did the delegates of the Continental Congress (1774) met?
Philadelphia
Paul Revere and William Dawes, members of the _________________. Revere and Dawes rode to Lexington, a town east of Concord, to spread the word that the British were coming. Revere galloped across the countryside, shouting his warning of the approaching troops.
Sons of Liberty
Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord important?
They marked the beginning of the American Revolution. The battle for independence had begun.
By April 1775, several thousand British troops were in and around Boston, with more on the way. British general ________________ had orders to seize the weapons from the Massachusetts militia and arrest the leaders.
Thomas Gage
Why was Fort Ticonderoga near Lake Champlain in New York important for the militia forces?
Ticonderoga occupied a key location. It was also rich in military supplies.
What was the purpose of the Continental Congress?
To help colonists organize a coordinated resistance to oppressive taxes and laws.
As news spread about the battles at Lexington and Concord, the colonists each faced a major decision: ______________________
To join rebels or remain loyal to Great Britain
What was the aftermath of the battles at Lexington and Concord?
armed conflict with British forces quickly spread
Badly outnumbered, the minutemen were about to give way to the redcoats. Just then, a shot was fired — from where is still not clear. Both sides let loose an exchange of bullets. When the shooting ended ________________
eight minutemen lay dead
On the night of April 18, 1775, colonial protest leader Dr. Joseph Warren walked through Boston. Watching for any unusual activity by the British - he observed what?
he saw troops marching out of the city
What happened to the colonial militia, following Lexington and Concord battles?
more volunteers joined the colonial militias. Soon militia around Boston numbered about 20,000 strong
After delegates at the Continental Congress endorsed the resolves of Suffolk, Massachusetts, what was the response of the rest of the colonies?
other colonies also organized militias—groups of citizen soldiers
Why did British troops march to Concord?
to apprehend and destroy weapons the colonist had stock piled
