1. Bellringer
TURN TO YOUR LIST SECTION!!!

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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.