Describe the beginning of the Am Rev

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: Americans were tipped off about approaching troops including Revere's ride.& they responded with militia to drive British back to Boston.

Describe the battle of Lexington: April 19, 1775 war erupted at Lexington and Concord.

Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress: the rest of the colonies joined New Englanders and took control of war under Washington also some wanted to declare independence but many wanted to stay part of Britain.

Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies: June of 1776 Common Sense by Thomas Paine & they responded by appointing committee to write independence document.

Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence: July 4, 1776 congress approves it, written almost by Thomas Jefferson which denounced the king of England.