Lexington and Concord (April 1775) First Continental Congress Boston Tea Party Intolerable Acts Tea Act Gage Lexington and Concord (April 1775) British troops from Boston marched toward Concord Goals: Seize colonial military supplies

Lexington and Concord (April 1775) British troops from Boston marched toward Concord Goals: Seize colonial military supplies Capture leaders John Hancock Samuel Adams

Minutemen were warned by riders like Paul Revere Seize colonial military supplies Capture leaders John Hancock Samuel Adams Minutemen were warned by riders like Paul Revere

Minutemen were warned by riders like Paul Revere Lexington Samuel Adams Minutemen were warned by riders like Paul Revere Lexington Small battle on Lexington Green 1st battle of the Revolutionary War

Small battle on Lexington Green 1st battle of the Revolutionary War “Shot heard ‘round the world” Small force of Minutemen Easily won by the British

Small force of Minutemen Easily won by the British Concord Important victory for Minutemen at Concord Bridge

Concord Important victory for Minutemen at Concord Bridge British soldiers struggled to return the 20 miles to Boston Harassed by Minutemen along the road British soldiers struggled to return the 20 miles to Boston

10-2-2 #4 Discuss Explain the importance of the Battle of Concord. British soldiers struggled to return the 20 miles to Boston Harassed by Minutemen along the road 10-2-2 #4 Discuss Lexington Concord Explain the importance of the Battle of Concord.

Second Continental Congress British soldiers struggled to return the 20 miles to Boston Harassed by Minutemen along the road Second Continental Congress Meeting of delegates from all 13 colonies in Philadelphia that began in May 1775 Independence Hall

Second Continental Congress Meeting of delegates from all 13 colonies in Philadelphia that began in May 1775 Important delegates: John Hancock of Massachusetts Wealthy merchant

John Hancock of Massachusetts Wealthy merchant President of the Second Continental Congress First and largest signature on the Declaration of Independence

President of the Second Continental Congress First and largest signature on the Declaration of Independence John Adams of Massachusetts Made influential speeches Helped convince delegates to declare independence “Voice of the Revolution”

Helped convince delegates to declare independence “Voice of the Revolution” Wife = Abigail Their letters provide detailed descriptions of events of the Revolution 512 pages

Wife = Abigail Their letters provide detailed descriptions of events of the Revolution Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania Renaissance Man Person who excels in many areas

Renaissance Man Person who excels in many areas Diplomat Tried to negotiate a peaceful solution between Britain and the colonies Became a strong supporter of the Patriot cause

10-2-2 #5 Discuss Which of the four do you admire most? Explain why. Tried to negotiate a peaceful solution between Britain and the colonies Became a strong supporter of the Patriot cause 10-2-2 #5 Discuss John Hancock John Adams Abigail Adams Benjamin Franklin Which of the four do you admire most? Explain why.

Tried to negotiate a peaceful solution between Britain and the colonies Became a strong supporter of the Patriot cause Patrick Henry of Virginia Early supporter of independence Famous quotations: “I am not a Virginian, but an American.”

Famous quotations: “I am not a Virginian, but an American.” “Give me liberty or give me death!”

“I am not a Virginian, but an American.” “Give me liberty or give me death!” Thomas Jefferson of Virginia 2nd youngest delegate Renaissance Man “Pen of the Revolution”

Renaissance Man “Pen of the Revolution” George Washington of Virginia Wealthy plantation owner Military experience from the French and Indian War

Wealthy plantation owner Military experience from the French and Indian War 10-2-2 #6 Discuss Patrick Henry Thomas Jefferson George Washington Which of Patrick Henry’s quotations do you like best? Explain why.