Am Rev Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the beginning of the Am Rev:
April 19th the war began at Lexington and Concord. Gov. of mass wanted to arrest John Hancock and Sam Adams so troops were sent to get the job done.

Describe the battle of Lexington:
British showed up in Lexington and ordered formed militia to disperse. British army marched to Concord. That failed and they tried to go back to Boston. Militia was a step ahead and they killed at least 200 British troops.

Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress:
Most wanted to declare independence and others wanted to stay part of Britain. Most colonists supported the Congress some still preferred British rule called Loyalist.

Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies:
It swung opinions to independence. Thomas Paine argued for independence from Britain, republican government, and union of states.

Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence:
Because of Paine’s book commonsense brought movement towards independence the Congress decided to appoint the committee to the independence document. July 4th Congress declared independence and signed the declaration of independence.


Bell Ringer
The speaker wants to continue to fight because he felt that if they’ve came thus far and broken almost every law and rule why not keep going. Why not strive for better? He felt that there was nothing but risk they should take with no hesitation.