Download Chapter 5 Section 4: The War Begins

Chapter 5 Section 4: The War Begins
2nd Continental Congress
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Following the battles at ______________ and _________________ most colonists still were against
independence______________________________________________________________
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In Philadelphia, May 1775, __________________________, ________________________ and
______________________________ met to discuss the how to resolved the conflict with Great
Britain.
o Originally, most of the delegates were ___________________ on what to do.
_________________ colonies favored a less reactive movement while the
__________________ colonies favored declaring war on Great Britian.
o George Washington was chosen as their leader and responsible forming the
___________________________. Why was Washington chosen?
How did the Congress help pay for the first army?
Patriots versus the Loyalists
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As the colonies became more developed, a split occurred on whether or not independence should
occur. Who supported independence and who supported remaining loyal to the British?
_______________ were the minority within the colonies as the __________________ became took
control of the local governments.
Who were the loyalists? ______________________________________________________
What side did the African American slaves take and why? ___________________________
Petitioning the King
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Before the war began, what was the goal of the 2nd Continental Congress?
o The first resolution attempted was called the ________________________________. This
stated that the colonists were loyal to the king and asked King George to stop fighting. They
wanted to end this conflict __________________.
o The next decision made was called ____________________________________________. It
stated that colonists were ready to die as freeman rather than live as slaves.
This peace effort eventually ________________ because King George rejected the Olive Branch
Petition. In return King George declared the colonies to be in rebellion. He then proceeded to send
________________________ to the colonies to end the revolt.
American Victory
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May 10, 1775, in New York a battle occurred. Colonists made a surprise attack at
__________________. This attack was led by ________________ and his men were called the
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___________________________. The 83 men attacked early in the morning and the British were
forced to surrender.
What were the colonists able to confiscate following the victory at Fort Ticonderoga?
Early Revolutionary Battles
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As the British troops stationed themselves in Boston, most colonists were worried about their ability
to withstand the British.
British General ___________________ ordered an attack up Breed’s Hill. Realizing the Americans
lacked ammunition, _____________________ ordered the Americans to hold their ammunition until
the British were __________________ away. (Until you see the whites of their eyes) As the British
marched upon Breed’s Hill, the Americans were successful on the first 2 waves of British troops, but
the 3rd wave of British troops were successful in taking Breed’s Hill because the Americans
__________________________________.
What did this defeat mean for the Americans?
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By 1775, George Washington had taken charge of the army and used the ______________ captured
at Fort Ticonderoga. His leadership and experience in building an army forced the British to
withdraw from ___________________ March 17, 1776.
Eventhough the British had lost Boston, they still had a great advantage over the Americans because
they _____________________________________________________________.
Early Invasion in Canada
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While Washington was in Boston, other armies were being established in the North led by
_________________________________ and _______________________________. The movement
to the north was difficult because the armies had to travel through the dense and thick
_________________ of Maine. An attack on Quebec occurred in the winter but the Americans were
turned back because the British were able to continue to send troops to Canada.