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13 Cards in this Set
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When was the 2nd Continental Congress? |
May 10th, 1775. |
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May 1775? |
Small american force under Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured british at ticonderoga and crown point. |
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June 1775? |
Colonists seized bunker hill (actually breed's hill). |
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What and when was the Olive Branch Petition? |
Professed American loyalty to the crown and begged the king to prevent further hostilities; 1775. |
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August 1775? |
King George III formally proclaimed the colonies in rebellion. |
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Who did Britain turn to for military help? |
Germany. |
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What were the German soldiers (and some european) called? |
Hessians. |
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What was a nickname for the Hessians that were more interested in money that duty? |
"Hessian Flies". |
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October 1775? |
British burned Falmouth (portland), Maine. |
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What did the colonists do in response to Falmouth? |
Americans undertook a 2-pronged invasion of Canada. |
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What general captured Montreal? |
American General Richard Montgomery, than was joined at quebec by general benedict arnold. |
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Who wrote "Common Sense"? |
Thomas Paine. |
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What is a republic? |
Political society where power came from the people themselves. |
