Chapter 5.3 and 5.4 Quiz Review
Petition A formal request
Preamble An introduction
Loyalist American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.
Patriot American colonists who favored American Independence
Minutemen A citizen who promised to fight within a minute.
What was the purpose of the Continental Congress? To represent American colonies and challenge British control
Who’s ideas of Natural Rights were the basis for Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence? John Locke
Who was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence? John Hancock
After winning which battle did the British learn that defeating the Americans would not be easy? Battle of Bunker Hill
What city did the Patriots store weapons and ammunition? Concord
Who, along with Paul Revere, warned Samuel Adams that the British were coming? William Dawes
Who was the first commander of the Continental Army? George Washington
What did the Olive Branch Petition ask the king to do? Protect the colonist rights