2.07- America Secedes From the Empire: 1775-1783

Question 1

Second Continental Congress

Answer 1

1. May 10, 1775 with representatives from all 13 colonies
2. No large sentiment of independence, reluctant revolutionaries still
   sig.- selected George Washington to head the hastily constructed military

Question 2

George Washington

Answer 2

1. Chosen by the 2nd Continental Congress to head the New England army
2. Great moral force rather than a great military mind
   sig.- His selection as a leader was largely political- from VA, a wealthy aristocrat, and (when chosen as President) he didn’t have an heir

Question 3

Bunker/Breed’s Hill

Answer 3

1. 1,500 Americans v. 3,000 British
2. Abandoned only when gunpowder ran out
   sig.- George III proclaimed the colonies in full rebellion

Question 4

Olive Branch Petition

Answer 4

1. Professed American loyalty to the crown
2. The King rejected it and declared the colonies in full rebellion
   sig.- shows how the colonists were still reluctant revolutionaries