1. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
1st Continental Congress
2nd Continental Congress
“Shot Heard ‘round the World”
Gathering of delegates throughout the colonies, except Georgia, because of the closing of Boston’s port by British
Patrick Henry predicted hostilities to come in Boston
British Retreat from Boston
Battle at Bunker Hill
Night of April 18, 700 British soldiers head for arsenal at Concord. Revere, Dawes, & Prescott ride to warn the minutemen.
The Patriots attacked Fort Ticonderoga & gained large weapons supply.
Patrick Henry thought violence was unavoidable. Other delegates were ordered to seek peace. They drafted the Declaration of Rights
Washington took command of men, used cannons from Ticonderoga & fired on the British from Nook’s Hill.
At Lexington, a shot rang out & then a battle ensued. The British lost 1 soldier while 10 patriots were killed.
King George refused to consider Declaration of Rights. British ordered to prepare to seize colonial arsenals.
The Patriots dug in on Breed’s Hill & fought back 2400 British soldiers & proved they could take on the British.
British cannons couldn’t reach top of hill. March 7, British General Howe retreated from Boston.

2. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
1st Continental Congress
Boston’s port was closed because of the Boston Tea Party. The British Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts which ordered the port closed.
Gathering of delegates throughout the colonies, except Georgia, because of the closing of Boston’s port by British

3. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
1st Continental Congress
As the colonists attempted to make peace with England, the King refused to consider the Declaration of Rights. Patrick Henry on whether or not to fight said, “Give me Liberty or Give me Death.”
Gathering of delegates throughout the colonies, except Georgia, because of the closing of Boston’s port by British
Patrick Henry thought violence was unavoidable. Other delegates were ordered to seek peace. They drafted the Declaration of Rights

4. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
1st Continental Congress
Gathering of delegates throughout the colonies, except Georgia, because of the closing of Boston’s port by British
King George III
The British attack the arsenal at Concord.
Patrick Henry thought violence was unavoidable. Other delegates were ordered to seek peace. They drafted the Declaration of Rights
King George refused to consider Declaration of Rights. British ordered to prepare to seize colonial arsenals.

5. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
“Shot Heard ‘round the World”
Patrick Henry predicted hostilities to come in Boston
The Ride of Paul Revere
Night of April 18, 700 British soldiers head for arsenal at Concord. Revere, Dawes, & Prescott ride to warn the minutemen.
The Battle of Lexington & Concord

6. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
“Shot Heard ‘round the World”
Patrick Henry predicted hostilities to come in Boston
Night of April 18, 700 British soldiers head for arsenal at Concord. Revere, Dawes, & Prescott ride to warn the minutemen.
After the Battle at Lexington & Concord the minutemen followed the Redcoats as they retreated back to Boston. The minutemen fired from behind trees and caused over 100 British casualties.
At Lexington, a shot rang out & then a battle ensued. The British lost 1 soldier while 10 patriots were killed.

7. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
2nd Continental Congress
Battle at Bunker Hill
The Patriots attacked Fort Ticonderoga & gained large weapons supply.
The attack of Fort Ticonderoga was essential so that Washington could protect Boston with its cannons. These cannons would be transported through rough terrain and snow to Boston.

8. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
2nd Continental Congress
2440 British soldiers attacked only 1600 Americans. When the British came for the third time the Americans were out of ammo, and used their muskets like clubs to defeat the British.
Battle at Bunker Hill
The Patriots attacked Fort Ticonderoga & gained large weapons supply.
The Patriots dug in on Breed’s Hill & fought back 2400 British soldiers & proved they could take on the British.

9. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
2nd Continental Congress
Wax figure of General George Washington at the museum at Mount Vernon.
British Retreat from Boston
Washington took command of men, used cannons from Ticonderoga & fired on the British from Nook’s Hill.

10. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
2nd Continental Congress
British Retreat from Boston
Washington took command of men, used cannons from Ticonderoga & fired on the British from Nook’s Hill.
British cannons couldn’t reach top of hill. March 7, British General Howe retreated from Boston.

11. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
1st Continental Congress
2nd Continental Congress
“Shot Heard ‘round the World”
Gathering of delegates throughout the colonies, except Georgia, because of the closing of Boston’s port by British
Patrick Henry predicted hostilities to come in Boston
British Retreat from Boston
Battle at Bunker Hill
Night of April 18, 700 British soldiers head for arsenal at Concord. Revere, Dawes, & Prescott ride to warn the minutemen.
The Patriots attacked Fort Ticonderoga & gained large weapons supply.
Patrick Henry thought violence was unavoidable. Other delegates were ordered to seek peace. They drafted the Declaration of Rights
Washington took command of men, used cannons from Ticonderoga & fired on the British from Nook’s Hill.
At Lexington, a shot rang out & then a battle ensued. The British lost 1 soldier while 10 patriots were killed.
King George refused to consider Declaration of Rights. British ordered to prepare to seize colonial arsenals.
The Patriots dug in on Breed’s Hill & fought back 2400 British soldiers & proved they could take on the British.
British cannons couldn’t reach top of hill. March 7, British General Howe retreated from Boston.

12. Ch.3 The American Revolution Section1 – The Revolution Begins
1st Continental Congress
2nd Continental Congress
“Shot Heard ‘round the World”