Chapter 6 Section 1

Question 0

Green mountain boys

Answer 0

Did a surprise attack on fort Ticonderoga. They won

Question 1

Ethan Allen

Answer 1

A black smith, leader of Vermonters know as the green mountain boys

Question 2

Continental army

Answer 2

Set up at second continental congress. John Adams made George Washington the leader

Question 3

Olive branch petition

Answer 3

Written by John Dickinson. In it it said that they were loyal to the king and asked him to repeal the intolerable acts

Question 4

Patriots

Answer 4

They opposed British rule that was harsh. The rebels had to fight against Britain and people who were still loyal

Question 5

Loyalists

Answer 5

People (Tories) who remained loyal to Britain (20%). Mostly wealthy merchants and former officials of the royal government. Mostly In middle and southern states.

Question 6

Battle of bunker hill

Answer 6

First major battle of the revolution. Happened on breeds hill. British victory. More British died than colonists. Had to have three shooting trials before finally pushing them back.

Question 7

Benedict Arnold

Answer 7

Led the second American army through Maine. Had a terrible winter before reaching Quebec.

Question 8

Refugee

Answer 8

People, who flee their homes because of war or other hardships

Question 9

Blockade

Answer 9

Shutting something off to prevent things from coming in or out

Question 10

Mercenaries

Answer 10

Soldiers paid to kill people