4 December 2014 Any questions about 6.1. Quiz Today (20 pts), you are allowed to use your 6.1 handout. At the conclusion of the quiz, begin reading 165-66. Complete the vocab and key figures. Today, I will demonstrate my knowledge of the Olive Branch Petition, British/American Patriots strengths and weaknesses entering the war. I will understand the main point behind Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” Remind me to handout back your chapter test. If you have yet to take your chapter test you must do so by the end of tomorrow.

Quiz Procedures 20 MINS to take the quiz. No talking Spread out if possible Eyes on your own paper Use your handout (if using someone else’s you’ll lose 5 pts) For questions 3-4 provide 2 responses (2 strengths/2 weaknesses) Completion of quiz start reading 165-66 (complete terms)

Early Victory Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen capture Fort Ticonderoga giving them cannons and a key route into Canada.

Preparing for war, hoping for peace. June 1775, the Second Continental Congress approves the creation of a Continental Army, which is to be led by George Washington (what’s the irony of appointing Washington as the commander of the C.A.?) Peace: John Dickinson of PA drafts the Olive Branch Petition; we are loyal, repeal the “Intolerable Acts”

Advantages American Patriots British Home field advantage Familiar with weapons GW is a excellent military mind Willing to fight in an unconventional style (guerilla warfare) Highly trained, disciplined, and seasoned soldiers Best navy in the world Large number of “loyalists”

Disadvantages American Patriots British Poorly trained (no real experience fighting) Few military supplies (cannons, gunpowder, etc) No navy 3000 miles away from home Not knowing who the enemy is (difficult to tell loyalist from patriot, they look the same)

Loyalist Nicknamed: Tories, they are loyal to the British Crown (government). Most are wealthy merchants/royal officials. Not treated well, often harassed and tormented (tarred and feathered).

Battle of Bunker Hill American Patriots led by W. Prescott (1,200) June 16, 1775 Across the river from Boston Prescott has soldiers relocate to nearby Breed’s Hill W. Howe (British General-2400 redcoats) Forced to trek up the hill carrying 125 lbs packs Forced to retreat.

Bunker and Breed’s Hill Interactive Map Results: Washington places cannons from Fort Ticonderoga at the top of Dorchester Heights. Howe retreats to Canada and Britain continues a blockade of all colonial ports.

The Canadian Failure Most Canadians were not interested in being “liberated” by the American Patriots. American forces had a difficult winter (cold and hungry) French Canadians did not support the American Patriots either.

Fighting breaks out There ‘s a rumor that minutemen have a large cache of weapons stored in Concord; Gen. Gage planned a surprise march to Concord to seize the weapons. Sons of Liberty send out the alert (Revere and Prescott notify colonists along the way to Concord.

Loyalists vs. Patriots Loyal to the crown = don’t want to become independent of British rule; example: Sarah in Liberty’s kids Patriot= want to become independent of British rule; example: James in Liberty’s kids.

Checking the Quiz If I suspect you of any type of cheating, you will receive a 0/20. B, G, C, F, E, A (6 pts) 1. Cannons/Gunpowder (primary answer) (2pts) 2. An attempt to avoid war with Britain (2 pts) 3. A) Untrained, Lacking supplies, No Navy (2 pts) B)Fighting for homeland, Washington excellent leader, willing to fight unconventional style (guerilla warfare) (2 pts) 4. A)Highly trained/experienced army, Powerful Navy, a lot of supplies (2 pts) Far away from homeland (slow getting supplies and reinforcements), Constant risk of ambush) (2 pts) 5.Placed cannons on top of Dorchester Heights, overlooking Boston Harbor, which made Gen. Howe realize he couldn’t hold Boston. (2 pts)