Chapter 8 Flashcards

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1
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Where was second continental congress and who came

A

Philadelphia and all thirteen colonies

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2
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What did each side (conservatives and radicals) get out of 2nd continental congress?

A

Conservatives: Olive Branch Petition (letter to king)
Radicals: Continental Army

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3
Q

Why was George Washington chosen to lead??

A

Wouldn’t steal (rich), from south (Virginia), very political choice

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4
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Benedict Arnold: who?

A

Became traitor, was hero of Bunker Hill

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5
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What happened on Bunker Hill?

A

Americans put cannons on Bunker Hill, Gage attacks, British win, and then retreat

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6
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How many times do the British storm Bunker Hill until successful?

A

Three

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7
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How tall Washington?

A

6’2

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8
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Mercenary meaning

A

Hired soldier (payed to fight for other country)

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9
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Hessians

A

German mercenaries sent to America

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10
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Where did the colonies try to conquer and were they successful?

A

Canada, and no

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