Comprehension Check on the Congress… Accomplishment something that has been done or achieved through effort ; a result of hard work Read the Second Continental Congress on page 114. Count (on one hand) how many accomplishments you locate in the text.

Boston Charlestown Breed’s Hill Bunker Hill Charles River Mystic River Morton’s Hill General Howe *The Summer of 1775* Meanwhile, as the Second Continental Congress was in session in Philadelphia, tensions were brewing in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Boston Charlestown Breed’s Hill Bunker Hill Charles River Mystic River Morton’s Hill Generals Howe and Gage Prescott Putnam Howe Wear less equipment!

…the STARTING CHUNK… In July 1775, moderates in the Continental Congress drafted the Olive Branch Petition and sent it to London. This document asked the king to restore harmony between Britain and the colonies. Some members opposed the petition but signed in anyway as a last hope.

The king rejected the petition, however, and announced new measures to punish the colonies. He would use the British navy to block American ships from leaving their ports. He also would send thousands of hired German soldiers, called Hessians, to fight in America. “When once these rebels have felt a smart blow, they will submit,” the king declared.

As colonists, what would you say to the king if he made the prior comment to you all directly?

The colonial forces were not going to back down, though. They thought they were equal to the British troops. George Washington knew otherwise. The British soldiers were professionals, while the colonial troops had little training and were poorly equipped. The Massachusetts militia barely had enough gunpowder to fight one battle!

Do you think experience and equipment are the most important things in winning a battle? If not, what do you think they are? Defend your view.

During the summer of 1775, Washington arrived at the militia camp near Boston. He immediately began to gather supplies and train the army. Later in the fall, Washington approved a bold plan. Continental Army troops would invade Quebec, Canada, hoping to defeat the British forces there. The leader of this would be Benedict Arnold, who played a role in the victory at Fort Ticonderoga.

Do you think Arnold’s forces strike victory (win) at Quebec, Canada? Support your decision.

After a grueling march across Maine, Arnold arrived in Quebec in November of However, winter had set in and the harsh conditions led to a failed attack by the colonists.

In Massachusetts, the Continental Army had surrounded British forces in Boston. Neither side was able or willing to break the standoff. However, cannons were being hauled from Fort Ticonderoga to Washington’s men. It took the soldiers two months to drag the 59 heavy weapons to Boston, where they arrived in January of 1776.

PREDICT what might happen in Boston. (Think about supplies, motivation, location, leadership…)

Armed with these cannons, Washington moved his troops to Dorchester Heights, overlooking Boston. The Americans threatened to bombard the city. General Howe, who was in charge of the British forces, decided to withdraw his troops. In March, 9,000 British soldiers departed Boston and Patriots reclaimed their city!

DESCRIBE how King George III might respond to what happened at Boston. (Remember to add supporting detail(s) to WHY he might respond this way.)

More than 1,000 Loyalist supporters left along with the British troops. Many loyalists feared for their safety. Some Patriots called for the Loyalists to be hanged as traitors; however, this did not happen. Instead, their homes and property were seized (taken).

AGREE or DISAGREE The homes and property should be eventually returned to the Loyalists. Justify your decision.