A Call To Arms Flashcards
As anger towards the British grew, Americans began to consider the possibility of Independence. (10 cards)
1
Q
What happened on September 1774, in Philadelphia?
A
delegates discussed an challenged British control and list reasons to separate from Britain
2
Q
How many delegates met in Philadelphia?
A
55
3
Q
How many leaders from the colonies attended the Continental Congress?
A
12 of 13
4
Q
Which colony did not attend?
A
Georgia
5
Q
What were the three goals of the Continental Congress?
A
- boycott trade with Britain
- endorse suffer resolves (citizens armed)
- ask Parliament to repeal 13 acts
6
Q
What are militias?
A
groups of citizen soldiers to supply their own weapons and ammos
7
Q
What are minute-men?
A
civilians who were ready to fight the British in a minutes notice
8
Q
Who sent troops to Boston to slap the rebellion?
A
King George
9
Q
Who did King George order to seize ammo and arms stored in Concord?
A
Thomas Gage
10
Q
Who rode to Lexington to warn militias the British were coming?
A
Paul Revere and William Dawes
