Fighting Begins in the North: War Begins with Lexington and Concord
War breaks out with the first battles at Lexington and Concord, where Patriots push British forces back to Boston. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga and the formation of the Continental Army under George Washington mark the start of a crucial period in American history. The Battle of Bunker Hill and the unsuccessful Olive Branch Petition to King George III further escalate tensions between the colonies and Britain. Explore the events that ignited the American Revolution in this detailed narrative.
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Thursday, Nov. 10 1. Update your table of contents Date 11/4 11/4 11/7 11/9 Who Fired First? Primary Source worksheet 53 11/9 Who Fired First? questions 54 11/10 Fighting Begins in the North Notes Title Entry # Boston Massacre written Primary Source 50 Boston Massacre OPTIC Colonial Unrest #2 51 52 55 3. Turn to entry 55 and title it: Fighting Begins in the North
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Entry 55 Nov. 10: Fighting Begins in the North I. War Begins A. Lexington and Concord 1. 1stbattles of the Revolution 2. Patriots win (push British back to Boston) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhdmDDBjco0
Entry 55 Nov. 10: Fighting Begins in the North I. War Begins A. Lexington and Concord 1. 1stbattles of the Revolution 2. Patriots win (push British back to Boston) B. Fort Ticonderoga 1. May 10, 1775, Americans attack 2 Green Mountain Boys a. led by Ethan Allen b. captured the fort and took the artillery
Fighting Begins in the North I. War Begins II. Second Continental Congress A. May 10, 1775 B. agreed to form Continental Army 1. George Washington is chosen as commander 2. agreed to begin printing money 3. Created the Articles of Confederation (a united government
Fighting Begins in the North I. War Begins II. Second Continental Congress III. Battle of Bunker Hill http://www.history.com/videos/britain-wins-a-costly-victory-at-bunker-hill#britain-wins-a- costly-victory-at-bunker-hill
Fighting Begins in the North I. War Begins II. Second Continental Congress III. Battle of Bunker Hill A. June 1775 B. militiamen seized Bunker Hill and Breed s Hill behind Charlestown, Massachusetts C. Loyalists decide to attack the Patriots D. Don t fire until you see the white s of their eyes. Colonel William Prescott E. Redcoats forced the Patriots off the hill; British victory
Fighting Begins in the North I. War Begins II. Second Continental Congress III. Battle of Bunker Hill IV. Olive Branch Petition A. Congress sends petition to London B. asked King George III to restore harmony between colonies and Britain 1. King George III rejects the petition 2. Used the British Navy to block American ships 3. Sent Hessians, German soldiers, to fight the Patriots
Fighting Begins in the North I. War Begins II. Second Continental Congress III. Battle of Bunker Hill IV. Olive Branch Petition V. British Retreat from Boston A. Washington moves 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston B. Placed the militia in Dorchester Heights above Boston C. March 1776 1. British leave Boston 2. Colonists seize loyalists homes and property Write 4 questions Summary: (Lexington and Concord due tomorrow)
Entry 54 Nov. 9: Who Fired First questions 1. On what points do the statements agree? 2. On what points do the statements differ? 3. Which of these sources aligns most closely with what you already knew about the Battle of Lexington and Concord? How so? 4. Which of these sources is most reliable in determining what actually happened at Lexington and Concord? Why do you think so? 5. Describe the difficulties in developing an accurate account of historical events like the Battle of Lexington and Concord. 6. Based on the evidence you have read write on a separate sheet of paper in 25 words who you think fired first and why. This is due Friday.
