beginning of revolutionary war

Where did the Minute Men put resources?

Lexington and Concord

What was General Gage's plan?

To ransack Lexington and take back gunpowder stored there.

Who were the "messengers of the revolution"?

Paul Revere, William Dawls, and Samuel Prescott.

What did one lantern hung in the church mean?

The British were coming by land.

What did two lanterns hung in the church mean?

The British were coming by sea.

Which messenger was captured?

Paul Revere.

Which messengers were successful?

William Dawls and Samuel Prescott.

When was the first shot of the Revolutionary War fired?

April 19, 1775, at Lexington.

Who led the Minute Men at Lexington?

John Parker.

What was the Olive Branch and Sword Petition?

A letter to the King requesting he repeal the Intolerable Acts and seek good relations again.

What were the Patriot Advantages?

Had a cause, home advantage, only had to survive (not win), and had George Washington.

What were the Patriot Disadvantages?

Not organized, and 1/5th of the population were Loyalists.

What were the British Advantages?

Bigger population, professional army, large navy, and organized government.

What were the British Disadvantages?

War doubled their debt, their ships were in a bad state, and they had to hire mercenaries (like Germans).

Where did Patrick Henry give his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech?

St. John’s Church in Virginia.