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Pre-Revolutionary America

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What is the Continental Congress?

First government in America

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Why is the Continental Congress important?

It is the first time the colonies united and have their own government

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Who was the president of the Continental Congress?

John Hancock

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Why decisions did the First Continental Congress make?

Ask the king to repeal the Intolerable Acts in MA, boycott British goods, start militias in each colony

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What does "repeal" mean?

cancel

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What does "delegate" mean?

elected representative

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What is a militia?

Volunteer soldiers who fight during emergencies

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What is a militia?

Volunteer soldiers who fight during emergencies

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What is a militia?

Volunteer soldiers who fight during emergencies

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Why did the Redcoats want to march to Concord, Massachusetts?

The Redcoats heard the MA militia stored weapons in the town of Concord, MA

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What is a "Revolution?"

a big change

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What's the difference between a war and a battle?

There are many battles in each war. Battles are smaller events in one large war.

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What is the first battle of the Revolution?

The Battle of Lexington, 1775

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What is the "shot heard 'round the world?"

The first shot fired at Lexington which started the American Revolution.

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What is the second battle of the Revolution?

The Battle of Concord, fought a few hours after Lexington

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Who was Paul Revere?

An MA militia man who warned colonists that the "Regulars were marching" before Lexington

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