American Revolution Part 1 Review

Am Rev Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the beginning of the Am Rev: On April 19, 1775 a war erupted at Lexington and Concord. Americans were tipped of about troops this included Paul Revere’s ride. They responded with Militia to drive British back to Boston

Describe the battle of Lexington: British showed up in Lexington and ordered Militia to disperse, they did but shots were still fired

Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress: The rest of the colonies joined the New Englanders and together took control of the war and established an army under George Washington.

Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies: In the book Thomas Paine argues for independence. In the spring of 1776 Paine’s ideas built a movement towards independence. Congress then appoints a committee to write an independence document

Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence: On July 4, 1776 Congress approves the Declaration of Independence which was written mostly by Thomas Jefferson. In the document it denounces the King of England as a tyrant and declares the people to have unalienable rights.