fighting begins in the north chapter 6 section 1 chapter 6 section 1

Fighting Begins in the NorthFighting Begins in the North

Chapter 6

Section 1

Chapter 6

Section 1

Peace or War?Peace or War?

A few weeks after Concord and Lexington colonial delegates on May 10, 1775 met at the Second Continental Congress.

What did the delegates send to King George? What did it declare?

King George III was furious when he received the petition.

A few weeks after Concord and Lexington colonial delegates on May 10, 1775 met at the Second Continental Congress.

What did the delegates send to King George? What did it declare?

King George III was furious when he received the petition.


What did the king say the colonists were trying to do?

The king vowed to bring the rebels to justice. How many troops were ordered to the colonies to crush the revolt?

How long did it take for the colonies to hear of the king’s outrage? How do you think this strategically affect the colonies?

What did the king say the colonists were trying to do?

The king vowed to bring the rebels to justice. How many troops were ordered to the colonies to crush the revolt?

How long did it take for the colonies to hear of the king’s outrage? How do you think this strategically affect the colonies?


Who were convinced that war could not be avoided?

Who lead a band of Vermonters in a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga? Why?

Describe how did the attack happen? Who won? What did they win?

Who were convinced that war could not be avoided?

Who lead a band of Vermonters in a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga? Why?

Describe how did the attack happen? Who won? What did they win?


Allen’s success gave the Americans control of a key route into Canada.

In the meanwhile, in Boston the delegates had to gather up the Continental Army. Who was appointed as commander?

Allen’s success gave the Americans control of a key route into Canada.

In the meanwhile, in Boston the delegates had to gather up the Continental Army. Who was appointed as commander?

Advantages of the Opposing SidesAdvantages of the Opposing Sides

What were the colonists who favored the war against the British called? How many were there?

What were the colonists who favored the war against the British called? How many were there?

Advantages of the Opposing SidesPatriotsAdvantages of the Opposing SidesPatriots

Disadvantages: The colonial forces were

poorly organized and untrained.

They had few cannons. Little gunpowder. No navy. Few enlisted because they

were unwilling to sign up for a long service.

Many preferred to fight near home as part of the militia.

Disadvantages: The colonial forces were

poorly organized and untrained.

They had few cannons. Little gunpowder. No navy. Few enlisted because they

were unwilling to sign up for a long service.

Many preferred to fight near home as part of the militia.

Advantages: Many owned rifles and

many were good shots. Their leader George

Washington was brilliant commander.

They were determined to fight to defend their homes and property.

Who was one Patriot described by your textbook?

Advantages: Many owned rifles and

many were good shots. Their leader George

Washington was brilliant commander.

They were determined to fight to defend their homes and property.

Who was one Patriot described by your textbook?

Advantages of the Opposing SidesBritishAdvantages of the Opposing SidesBritish

Advantages: Powerful. Highly Trained. Experienced Troops. Their navy was the best

in the world. Supported by many

colonists.

Advantages: Powerful. Highly Trained. Experienced Troops. Their navy was the best

in the world. Supported by many

colonists.

Disadvantages: Forces were 3,000 miles

away from home. News and supplies took

months to travel from Britain to North America.

They risked attack by colonists once they marched out of the cities into the countryside.

Disadvantages: Forces were 3,000 miles

away from home. News and supplies took

months to travel from Britain to North America.

They risked attack by colonists once they marched out of the cities into the countryside.


Loyalists Were those Americans who were loyal to

Britain. They included wealthy merchants, former

officials of the royal government. Some farmers and crafts-workers were also

Loyalists. Many Loyalists were in the Middle Colonies

and in the Southern Colonies rather than New England.

Loyalists Were those Americans who were loyal to

Britain. They included wealthy merchants, former

officials of the royal government. Some farmers and crafts-workers were also

Loyalists. Many Loyalists were in the Middle Colonies

and in the Southern Colonies rather than New England.


Many Loyalists faced hard times during the war. The Patriots tarred and feathered people known as British .

Many Loyalists fled to England or Canada. Others found shelter in cities controlled by the British. Those who fled lost their homes, stores, and farms.

Many Loyalists faced hard times during the war. The Patriots tarred and feathered people known as British .

Many Loyalists fled to England or Canada. Others found shelter in cities controlled by the British. Those who fled lost their homes, stores, and farms.

The Fight for BostonThe Fight for Boston

During the first year of the war most of the conflict took place around Boston.

In Boston there were 6,000 British troops. However, local militia surrounded the city and prevented them from leaving.

During the first year of the war most of the conflict took place around Boston.

In Boston there were 6,000 British troops. However, local militia surrounded the city and prevented them from leaving.


On June 16, 1775, Colonel William Prescott led 1,200 minutemen up Bunker Hill. From there they could fire on British ships in Boston harbor. What did Prescott notice? What did he do?

At sunrise, the British general William Howe, spotted the Americans. He ferried about 2,400 redcoats across the harbor to attack the rebels. As the British approached the Patriots held their fire.

On June 16, 1775, Colonel William Prescott led 1,200 minutemen up Bunker Hill. From there they could fire on British ships in Boston harbor. What did Prescott notice? What did he do?

At sunrise, the British general William Howe, spotted the Americans. He ferried about 2,400 redcoats across the harbor to attack the rebels. As the British approached the Patriots held their fire.


What happened when the Americans started firing?

How many times did the British try? What happened on the 3rd attempt?

What happened when the Americans started firing?

How many times did the British try? What happened on the 3rd attempt?


More than 1,000 redcoats lay dead or wounded at the end of the Battle of Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill. How many did the American’s lose?

The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the Revolution. What did it prove?

More than 1,000 redcoats lay dead or wounded at the end of the Battle of Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill. How many did the American’s lose?

The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the Revolution. What did it prove?


When Washington reached Boston how many troops did he find?

What did he do? Why was this difficult? In January of 1776, Washington has a stroke of

good luck. What did he get? Where did he place them?

When Washington reached Boston how many troops did he find?

What did he do? Why was this difficult? In January of 1776, Washington has a stroke of

good luck. What did he get? Where did he place them?


When General William Howe saw that there were cannons facing them he knew he could not take Boston.

In March 1776, he and his troops sailed from Boston to Halifax, Canada and about 1,000 Loyalists went with them.

When General William Howe saw that there were cannons facing them he knew he could not take Boston.

In March 1776, he and his troops sailed from Boston to Halifax, Canada and about 1,000 Loyalists went with them.


Although, the British had left New England they did not give up. King George III ordered a blockade of all colonial ports.

The king also used mercenaries from Germany to help fight the colonists.

Although, the British had left New England they did not give up. King George III ordered a blockade of all colonial ports.

The king also used mercenaries from Germany to help fight the colonists.

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