The American Revolution Review pt. 2
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Mr. Perez
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The American Revolution Review pt. 2
Continuing from yesterday
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Poll
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The King Cares
Because he was so worried about the Americans after the events in Boston, King George III sent 10,000 British troops to "make sure they were okay."
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Reason for Concern
To be fair, some of the more radical members against British taxation (without representation) DID go too far at times...
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Keep in Mind
Most Americans liked being a part of the British Empire
Because of this the few who wanted to rally against British taxes needed to be noticed
So they did violent things to be heard and make their point known.
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Poll
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Recapping the 1st Continental Congress
Prepare for war against Britain
Keep protesting taxation
Independence is an option
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Lexington and Concord
Spies had informed the British that weapons were being stored in Concord
Also, John Adams and John Hancock were there and the British wanted to arrest them (they were members of the Continental Congress)
The British decide to march to Concord
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Multiple Choice
Which town would the British have to march through to get to concord?
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Paul Revere Rides
Paul Revere rides to warn that "the British are Coming"
He is eventually captured before reaching Concord, but his message is received
The British are met by the militia at Lexington and fighting breaks out
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Moving through
The British quickly win the battle and march to Concord, but the weapons and the fugitives had been moved to another location. The British decided to retreat back to Boston.
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Multiple Choice
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It ain't over 'til it's over
The Americans waited for the British at the end of the only bridge out of town and attacked them while the British had their guard down (guerilla warfare)
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Poll
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The Shot Heard Round the World
The Americans chased the British all the way back to Boston. They never stopped attacking them all the while.
The British eventually made it to Boston where the Americans surrounded them.
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Multiple Choice
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Poll
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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The Reality of the Continental Army
It was made up of volunteers
It had no money
It's soldiers were not well trained or experienced
It was thrown together quickly
It was undisciplined
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George Washington and the Continental Army
Washington was appointed the commander of the Continental Army. He managed to gather over 20,000 men.
This number would decrease significantly in a short amount of time.
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Poll
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The Soldiering Life
Soldiers had little to no supplies in the Continental Army and the Revolution took much longer than expected.
The weariness from war settled in and at the end of their contracts, soldiers would leave completely or try to desert (run away).
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