Ticonderoga (May, 1775)

• Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen go to British fort to

steal/capture cannons.

• Cannons for Boston

• 1st offensive attack on crown

• Ethan Allen takes the credit/doesn’t give Benedict Arnold any

credit.

• Green Mountain Boys (Ethan Allen’s troops)

Second Continental Congress

May 177556 delegates back to Philadelphia

1. John Hancock—President of Congress (wearing

uniform)

Wants to be commander of the army.

2. Who will they select to lead the army?

Why?

3. Write the “Olive Branch Petition” to King.

4. August: King ignores the petition.

Battle of Bunker Hill (June 1775)

• Militia have control of Bunker and Breed’s Hill across from Boston Harbor.

• Patriots low on ammunition. “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.”

• British attack 3 times before taking hill.

Bunker Hill Continued

• British take the hills, however, the colonists had killed more men. Over 1,000 British soldiers were dead or wounded. 400 colonists were dead or wounded.

• The colonists had won a victory of confidence and pride. The British never again underestimated the patriot’s bravery and marksmanship.