Chapter 17 Flashcards
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Olive Branch Petition
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-July 1775
-Asked king to restore harmony betweeen Britain and the colonies
-King rejected petition and announced new measures to punish the colonies
-British navy to block American ports
Hired Hessians
-Colonial forces will not back down
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George Washington
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- first person of United States of America
- first General for America Army
- got no money, but did work because he was noble
- he was chosen unanimously by Continental Congress
- he was chosen because thought best for job
- he had the ability to inspire the army to work hard and fight hard
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John Hancock
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First to sign Declaration of Independence
Was disappointed not to be put in charge of the army but as a result was the president of Second Continental congress
