Bellringer 11-02-10 TURN TO YOUR LIST SECTION!!!

2nd Continental Congress What: Meeting by 12 of 13 colonies to decide what to do about the recent fighting at Lexington and Concord – break away from Britain or remain loyal When: 1775 Where: Philadelphia, PA Significance: 1. Led to the creation of the Continental Army (GW commander in chief) 2. Led to the idea for a Declaration of Independence 3. Basically serves as the American gov’t

Bunker Hill What: Revolutionary War battle outside of Boston that took place on Breed’s Hill and involved three attacks before the British claimed victory When: 1775 Where: Boston Significance: Instills confidence in the Patriots that they can win the war, even though they lost this battle

What’s going on? - The British have been chased back into Boston and surrounded by the Patriots - The Patriots are trying to keep the British trapped in the city

Battle of Bunker Hill Notes Commanders? Why did the Patriots use the hills? Why did the British want the hills? What were the events? Casualties? Who technically won? Why? Who “won?” Why?

Classwork Read #11 and answer in complete sentences on a Green Sheet: Who is writing this and what is he saying? Give three examples of evidence from the document to explain why he feels the way he does. As a Patriot, write a one paragraph reply to this letter.