11 Questions
Who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Which American colonists were determined to fight the British until American independence was won?
Patriots
Who is remembered for the midnight ride to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord about British troops?
Paul Revere
What initiated the Revolutionary War between American colonists and the British?
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who sent troops to Concord to stop the colonists from loading arms?
Thomas Gage
What was the purpose of the second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia in May 1775?
To organize the Continental Army and appoint George Washington as its commander
What was the name of the group of 100 patriots who attacked Fort Ticonderoga?
The Green Mountain Boys
Why were the supplies captured from Fort Ticonderoga valuable to the Continental Army?
They had little guns and gunpowder to fight the war with the British
Which two hills did the battle contest control of? (Battle of Bunker Hill)
Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British captured the hills after the Americans ran out of ammunition
What was the significance of the phrase 'Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes'?
It implied that the Americans could fight the British if they had sufficient supplies
Explore the decisions and events surrounding the Second Continental Congress in May of 1775, including the formation of the Continental Army and George Washington's command. Learn about the role of the congress as a temporary government and the battles fought by the Patriots in New England.
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