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Session 3: The American Revolution The Rebellion Begins

Class Objectives Compare the actions of the First Continental Congress and the Sons of Liberty citing three examples for each. Compare the actions of the First Continental Congress and the Sons of Liberty citing three examples for each. Identify the events of the first battles of the Revolution Identify the events of the first battles of the Revolution Identify the “Minutemen” and their significance to early part of the war. Identify the “Minutemen” and their significance to early part of the war. Define 4 major acts of the Second Continental Congress Define 4 major acts of the Second Continental Congress

First Continental Congress Purpose: –Formed in 1774 as an assembly of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies (Georgia did not send any delegates) –They convened in Philadelphia to discuss the rights of the colonies. Actions: –1. Defended the colonies rights to run their own affairs –2. Supported the protests in Massachusetts over the unfair taxes and acts of the British –3. Supported the colonies right to defend themselves if attacked by the British.

Sons of Liberty Purpose: –Founded in Boston 1765 as an underground group of radicals resisting British taxation in the colonies. –Its original founders included Sam Adams, John Hancock, Patrick Henry and John Adams. Actions: –1. Harassment of tax-collectors and government agents –2. Organized riots, boycotts and protests –3. Were the perpetrators of the Boston Tea Party.

First Shots at Lexington and Concord In 1775, the British command ordered troops to seize a stockpile of weapons near Concord, MA as well as arrest John Adams and John Hancock. Paul Revere, rode to alert the two men and also to warn the Massachusetts militia men stationed in Lexington and Concord to be ready for the British advance. American “ minute-men ” intercept British forces at both Lexington and Concord and fire the first shots of the Revolutionary War.

Minutemen Significance: 1. Were civilian soldiers and first responders who would usually flee after firing a shot or two. 2. Made up the colonial militias that fought the British before the Continental Army was formed. 3. Made up the American forces at the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill.

The Second Continental Congress Actions of the 2 nd Continental Congress, Philadelphia 1775: –1. Appointed George Washington commander of the Continental Army –2. Authorized the printing of money and organized a committee for foreign relations. –3. Sent the King George III “ The Olive Branch Petition” in hopes of reconciling with Britain. –4. Drafted and signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4 th,

Check for Understanding What was the purpose and actions of the First Continental Congress? What was the purpose and actions of the First Continental Congress? What was the purpose and actions of the Sons of Liberty? What was the purpose and actions of the Sons of Liberty? Where were the opening shots of the Revolution fired, what were the major events? Where were the opening shots of the Revolution fired, what were the major events? What is the significance of minutemen? What is the significance of minutemen? What were four actions of the 2 nd Continental Congress? What were four actions of the 2 nd Continental Congress?

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