War 1774-76 Flashcards
What were British aims in their activity in Lexington and Concord?
- Arrest rebel leaders - Samuel Adams
- Destroy arms
What force of young men helped the colonists during the activity against Britain in Lexington and Concord?
Minutemen
Who famously rode on horseback to inform the colonists that British troops were on their way to Lexington and Concord?
Paul Revere
What were the outcomes of the Second Continental Congress in 1775?
- Creation of the Continental Army
- Olive Branch petition to the King
- Greater colonial unity - all colonies represented
Who was put in charge of the Continental Army?
George Washington
How much money did Congress promise to issue to Washington to set up the Continental Army?
$2 million
Which three British Generals came to North America in 1775?
General Howe, General Clinton, General Burgoyne
What proportion of British soldiers killed in the entire war were killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
1/8
What challenges did Washington have with the Continental Army in this period?
- Limited numbers
- Poor morale
- Incompetent soldiers
- Desertions
- Outbreaks of disease
Which Continental Army General was killed in the fighting in Canada in 1775?
Montgomery
What action of British in the South solidified colonial white opposition against them?
Promise to free slaves that fled landowners and joined British forces.
Who transported artillery from Ticonderoga to Boston in 1776 to help Washington’s forces?
Henry Knox
Where in Boston did Washington’s forces capture that helped them push the British out of the colony in 1776?
Dorchester Heights
