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The Siege of Boston

The Siege of Boston. Page 177. 1. After the British made it back to Boston from Lexington, how many militiamen from all over New England surrounded the town?. Over 15,000 militia men surrounded Boston, where the Redcoats were.

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The Siege of Boston

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  1. The Siege of Boston Page 177

  2. 1. After the British made it back to Boston from Lexington, how many militiamen from all over New England surrounded the town? • Over 15,000 militia men surrounded Boston, where the Redcoats were.

  3. 2. The Americans surrounded Boston and were determined to force the British to surrender. What is this called? • A siege

  4. 3. Why was it hard to attack Boston by land? • Boston is almost completely surrounded by water.

  5. 4. What would the Americans have to do to force the British to surrender? • Place cannons on the hills overlooking the bays around Boston.

  6. 5. What was the American plan for getting cannons? • The Americans would attack Fort Ticonderoga and drag the cannons to Boston.

  7. 6. Who led the American attack on Ticonderoga? • Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys.

  8. 7. Who met in Philadelphia on the same day as the attack on Ticonderoga? • The Second Continental Congress.

  9. 8. What was the Second Continental Congress? • America's Government during the war.

  10. 9. Who did the delegates to the Second Continental Congress include? • John and Sam Adams, John Hancock, Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Patrick Henry.

  11. 10. What did the Second Continental Congress create at their meeting? • The Continental Army.

  12. 11. Who was chosen as its commanding general? • General George Washington

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