Events

Question 0

Why did colonists want independence from Britain ?

Answer 0

3 things colonists didn’t like:

1. England was controlling wealth
2. controlling trade
3. imposing limitations

Question 1

What did supporters of the first Continental Congress want?

Answer 1

To be free WITH England’s blessing.

Question 2

The CC sent a letter to king George III requesting what?

Answer 2

Freedom. CC didn’t start off fighting, they started off peacefully asking the Kings permission.

Question 3

What did king George III do when he received the letter from the first Continental Congress?

Answer 3

He sent troops to MA ( Massachusetts).

Question 4

In 1775, What did British troops find in Concord (outside of Boston?)

Answer 4

Gun powder

Question 5

What is the name of the event when British troops first clashed(fought) with American soldiers, which began the Revolutionary War?

Answer 5

“Shots heard round the world”

Question 6

What was the event that started the Revolutionary War?

Answer 6

“Shots heard around the world”, British/American battle in Lexington

Question 7

Why did the British think the Patriots would freeze to death?

Answer 7

Brits spot patriots without shoes and supplies