4.1 The Revolution Begins

The Massachusetts militia was declared the _____; it included soldiers from all colonies.

Congress named a Virginian, _____, to command the army.

_____ warned the citizens of Concord of the British advance after the battle of Lexington.

____ got their name because they were ready to fight at a minutes notice.

The governor of Massachusetts, General _____, tried to seize the weapons stored in Concord.

_____ were colonists who chose to fight for independence from Great Britain.

The First _____was a gathering of colonial leaders who were troubled by Britain.

The British were called _____ because of the color of their uniforms.

The _____was an early battle that proved that the patriots could take on the British.

Delegates signed the _____ Petition as a final attempt to restore harmony.