Week 15 Flashcards
What were General Gage’s orders concerning Concord?
His orders were to destroy weapons and not plunder or hurt private property
What were the actions at Lexington and Concord known as?
“The shot heard round the world.”
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
A last appeal to King George III to avoid going to war with Britian
Who was appointed as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army by the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was Thomas Paine?
A patriot and an excellent writer , who wrote common sense
What is a pamphlet?
A booklet
Why did Thomas Paine write his pamphlet, “Common Sense” ?
He wanted to stir up the colonists to rebel against the king
What did each colony use to establish its own government?
Their colonial charter
What was the purpose of the document the delegates were sending to the king?
In order to give reasons why they should govern themselves
What three traits was George Washington known for by all people?
His good judgement, honest character, and expertise as a business man
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
A respected man in Congress and a great writer
Why was he chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?
Because he was well respected and a great writer
Where was the first battle of the American Revolution?
Bunker Hill
What is a “ragtag army” ?
A diverse group of men
What did John Locke Believe or argue related to the “Enlightenment Thinkers” ?
That people were born with natural rights such as life, liberty, and property
