Am Rev Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe the beginning of the Am Rev:
The shot heard around the world

Describe the battle of Lexington:
British were ambushed by militia

Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress:
Army was formed under General Washington

Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies:
it argued for independence from Britain and it inspired the colonies to do so.

Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence: document declaring the colony’s independence from Britain.