Ch. 6 And so it begins!

In preparation for a fight at Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill) Rebels seek arms at Fort Ticonderoga. In preparation for a fight at Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill) Rebels seek arms at Fort Ticonderoga. Henry Knox formulates the idea/plan to raid and take the cannons and ammunition from Fort Ticonderoga. Henry Knox formulates the idea/plan to raid and take the cannons and ammunition from Fort Ticonderoga. The Green Mtn. Boys led by Ethan Allen take over British run Ft. Ticonderoga. The Green Mtn. Boys led by Ethan Allen take over British run Ft. Ticonderoga.

A last attempt to avoid conflict, the colonists send the Olive Branch Petition (written by John Dickinson) A last attempt to avoid conflict, the colonists send the Olive Branch Petition (written by John Dickinson) The Olive Branch Petition declared the colonists loyalty to King George and asked him to repeal the Intolerable Acts. The Olive Branch Petition declared the colonists loyalty to King George and asked him to repeal the Intolerable Acts. King George rejected the petition and vowed to punish any traitor. King George rejected the petition and vowed to punish any traitor.

Patriots-colonists who supported independence from British rule. Patriots-colonists who supported independence from British rule. Patriot Disadvantages: Patriot Disadvantages: 1. Colonial forces were poorly organized and untrained. 1. Colonial forces were poorly organized and untrained. 2. They had few cannons, limited gunpowder, and NO navy. 2. They had few cannons, limited gunpowder, and NO navy. 3. Little $ 3. Little $ 4. A small army (in #’s) 4. A small army (in #’s) Patriot Advantages: Patriot Advantages: 1. Many Patriots had rifles and were a good shot. 1. Many Patriots had rifles and were a good shot. 2. They were fighting on there own soil (familiar with the territory). 2. They were fighting on there own soil (familiar with the territory). 3. They were inspired to win their freedom. 3. They were inspired to win their freedom. 4. Dedicated leadership (G. Washington) 4. Dedicated leadership (G. Washington)

British Advantages: British Advantages: 1. Highly trained and experienced troops. 1. Highly trained and experienced troops. 2. The biggest and best Navy. 2. The biggest and best Navy. 3. More troops. 3. More troops. 4. Surplus of funds ($) 4. Surplus of funds ($) British Disadvantages: British Disadvantages: 1. British armies had to travel 3,000 miles 1. British armies had to travel 3,000 miles 2. Orders and supplies took months to arrive. 2. Orders and supplies took months to arrive. 3. Constant attacks by colonists during troop maneuvers. 3. Constant attacks by colonists during troop maneuvers.

Loyalists- American colonists who remained loyal to Britain. They were also known as Tories. Loyalists- American colonists who remained loyal to Britain. They were also known as Tories. The Battle of Bunker Hill- (June 16, 1775) The Battle of Bunker Hill- (June 16, 1775) Colonel Prescott at first stationed his troops at Bunker Hill. He soon noticed nearby Breed’s Hill and moved his troops. Breed’s Hill offered the colonists a better strategic position. Colonel Prescott at first stationed his troops at Bunker Hill. He soon noticed nearby Breed’s Hill and moved his troops. Breed’s Hill offered the colonists a better strategic position. British Gen. Howe attacked the Colonists at Breed’s Hill. British Gen. Howe attacked the Colonists at Breed’s Hill. It took the British three (3) separate charges to take Breed’s Hill -and then another post, Bunker Hill. It took the British three (3) separate charges to take Breed’s Hill -and then another post, Bunker Hill. The British lost between 1,400-1,500 troops The British lost between 1,400-1,500 troops The Colonists lost troops. The Colonists lost troops. For patriots, the Battle of Bunker Hill was a bittersweet mixture of loss and victory. However, the loss strengthened their resolve to win the war. For patriots, the Battle of Bunker Hill was a bittersweet mixture of loss and victory. However, the loss strengthened their resolve to win the war.

In Jan. of 1776, the cannons finally arrived from Ft. Ticonderoga. In Jan. of 1776, the cannons finally arrived from Ft. Ticonderoga. Washington placed these cannons on Dorchester Heights, overlooking the harbor where British ships and soldiers were housed. Washington placed these cannons on Dorchester Heights, overlooking the harbor where British ships and soldiers were housed. Gen. Howe knew he could not hold Boston and left with approximately 1,000 American loyalists. Gen. Howe knew he could not hold Boston and left with approximately 1,000 American loyalists. They set off to Halifax. They set off to Halifax. In the fall, Washington approved a bold plan. The Continental army would invade Quebec. In the fall, Washington approved a bold plan. The Continental army would invade Quebec. This would be led by Benedict Arnold. This would be led by Benedict Arnold. This attacked failed and the weakened Continental army limped back home. This attacked failed and the weakened Continental army limped back home.