American Revolution (April July 1776)

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American Revolution (April 1775- July 1776) October 16, 2014

Lexington and Concord (April 19,1775) Minutemen (colonial militia) vs. British Army British are going to confiscate the colonists weapons in Concord “Shot heard ‘round the world” The American Revolution begins

The Second Continental Congress, 1775 Accomplishments Accomplishments Olive Branch Petition: a letter sent to King George III wanted a happy and permanent reconciliation (King George rejected it) Approved the Declaration of Independence Selected George Washington as Commander of Continental Army

Battle of Fort Ticonderoga (May 10, 1775) Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured the fort on Lake Champlain without a casualty Captured fort for its ammunitions

Heroes of Fort Ticonderoga Benedict Arnold Ethan Allen

Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill) June 16, 1775 Battle actually took place on Breed’s Hill not Bunker Hill in Boston British marched up the hill to attack the colonist position Famous line of American Colonel William Prescott: “Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!”

Bunker Hill (continued) Fighting Outcome British pushed back twice. Third time overtook the colonist position Americans retreated only because they ran out of ammunition Fighting lasted 3 hours One of the deadliest battles of the American Revolution Technically a British victory, but a moral victory for the Americans More than 1000 British casualities 400-600 American casualities

Declaration of Independence Basic Facts: Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Written by Thomas Jefferson Approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776

3 sections of the Declaration of Independence The sections are: Declaration of Rights List of Grievances Resolution of Independence Go to page 186 to answer the following questions with a partner: