1. Tuesday, October 24, 2017
During the American Revolution, Would you have been a patriot or a loyalist? Explain.

2. The colonists are beginning to divide
Patriots
Loyalists
Represented The majority Took Control of Local Governments
The minority (1/3 may have sympathized with England)
Wealthy Merchants & landowners
Enslaved African Americans
Native Americans

3. The Year was 1774 … First Continental Congress
12 out of 13 colonies sent representatives
Met in Sept & in October
Patrick Henry, George Washington, Samuel Adams were present
Demanded Repeal of Intolerable Acts
Called for training of Militias
Would meet in May 1775 if demands not met

4. Then, In 1775 … Second Continental COngress
Attempts to restore the peace
Philadelphia in May 1775
Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Ben Franklin attended
Prepared for war by forming the continental Army – George Washington was commander
Printed paper money and started acting like a government
Olive Branch Petition: July 5, 1775 – stated that the colonists were loyal to king and asked the king to stop fighting. King George III rejected petition and sent 20, 000 troops to “end the rebellion”

5. Early Battles Foldable
Fold paper in half (hot Dog) Next, divide the paper into three sections. Cut the top paper along the line, making three sections (tabs) Label the top flaps Inside Flap:
Lexington and Concord
Date:
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge
Summary (include important people)
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