1. Declaring Independence Chapter 6 Section 4

2. The Siege of Boston Key ? – What events led to the Battle of Bunker Hill? Key ? – What events led to the Battle of Bunker Hill? General Gage retreated to Boston; 15,000 militiamen surrounded the town, siege. General Gage retreated to Boston; 15,000 militiamen surrounded the town, siege. Americans captured Fort Ticonderoga to the North and its artillery.(cannon) Americans captured Fort Ticonderoga to the North and its artillery.(cannon) Ethan Allen led the Green Mountain Boys. Ethan Allen led the Green Mountain Boys. Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia; Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia; George Washington was as commander of a newly created Continental Army. George Washington was as commander of a newly created Continental Army.

3. The Battle of Bunker Hill Militiamen positioned themselves across the harbor in Charleston on top of Bunker and Breed Hills. Militiamen positioned themselves across the harbor in Charleston on top of Bunker and Breed Hills. General William Howe crossed the bay and marched up Breeds Hill. General William Howe crossed the bay and marched up Breeds Hill. Prescott – “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes”. Prescott – “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes”. British fell back, but eventually took the hill. British fell back, but eventually took the hill. Redcoats won at great cost; 1,000 killed or wounded; 400 militia casualties. Redcoats won at great cost; 1,000 killed or wounded; 400 militia casualties.

4. The Conflict Spreads Key? – Why were the British forced to leave Boston? Key? – Why were the British forced to leave Boston? Congress drafted the Olive Branch Petition to the King asking to restore harmony. Congress drafted the Olive Branch Petition to the King asking to restore harmony.