PPT-Chapter 8: America Secedes from the Empire, 1775-1783

Chapter 5 paperback 2 nd Cont inental Congress May 10 1775 3 weeks after Lexington amp Concord delegates from all 13 colonies met in Philadelphia GA didnt attend 1 st because dealing w Indian issues that they needed . Name________________________ Chapter 8 America Secedes from the Empire, 1775 - 1783 A. True or False Where the statement is true, mark T. Where it is false, mark F, and correct it in the space i America Secedes from the Empire . The Second Continental Congress . met on May 10, 1775 in Philadelphia. At this meeting, every colony was represented. . There was still no . well-defined sentiment for independence—merely a desire to keep fighting in the hope that the king and Parliament would consent to rectify their grievances. The congress drafted appeals to the British people and to the King but these appeals were rejected or ignored. . George . Washington Drafted. 20,000 fired-up militiamen swarmed . Boston . area following the first shots at Lexington and Concord. . redcoats outnumbered. .. Second . Continental Congress.  met in May 1775 in . 1775-1783. I. Congress Drafts George Washington. May 1775. all colonies meet 2. nd. Continental Congress. No well defined sentiment for independence. Adopted measures to raise money for army and navy, sent list of grievances to George III. Congress drafts George Washington. The Second Continental Congress selected . George Washington. to head the army besieging Boston. .. There were thousands of militia surrounding Boston but they were poorly equipped and had no sense of military discipline. . 1775 -1783 The Two Continental Congresses Choosing Washington to lead was done in spite of Had combat experience, but 20 years beforeNever rose above rank of colonel in militiaLargest command was only Inland Empire. Let’s Work. Let’s Play. Let’s Live Together.. Our National Organization. Jack and Jill of America is a national African American mothers' organization. It was formed in 1938 by African American mothers to provide a vehicle for their children to socialize. Since then, it has evolved into one of the most well known women's organizations in the nation.. Congress Drafts George Washington. Actually lost more battles than won at this point. “Outstanding powers of leadership and immense strength of character”. Served without pay (but kept list of expenses). Aftermath of Lexington and Concord. After the bloodshed at Lexington and Concord in April of 1775,. about 20,000 Minutemen swarmed around Boston, where they outnumbered. the British. .. Even though they were fighting, for the first year of the war, they . Chapter 8. Introduction. 2. nd. Continental Congress met in . Phila. in May 1775 and this time all 13 colonies were represented.. The attendees were split among 2 groups; the Separatists and the . Reconciliationists. 1775–1783. I. Congress Drafts George Washington. Second Continental Congress. meets in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775:. Most important single action—selected George Washington to head army:. Choice was made with considerable misgivings. Chapter 5 paperback. 2. nd. . Cont. inental . Congress May 10, 1775. 3 . weeks after Lexington & Concord. , delegates from . all 13 . colonies met in Philadelphia . GA didn’t attend 1. st. because dealing w/ Indian issues that they needed . your table of . contents if you did not yesterday. Date . . Title . . Entry #. 11/9 Boston Tea party reading summary/questions 51. 11/10 The Road to Lexington and Concord worksheet 52. Focus Questions. What was Native American society like before European contact? . What factors led to Europe’s increased exploration and to the discovery of the New World?. What is the . Columbian Exchange.