1) What new leadership position was given to George Washington? a) President of the United States b) Commander of the Continental army. 2) Compare the Olive Branch Petition with the declaration approved the following day a) The Olive Branch Petition asked for peace, but the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms Outlined why they were fighting the British. b) The Olive Branch Petition asked for war, but the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms outlined why they were fighting the British. 3) Who led the Green Mountain Boys of New England in Capturing Fort Ticonderoga? a) Ethan Allen b) George Washington 4) What did they hope to accomplish with the capture of the fort? a) Stop the British from dividing New England from New York and the rest of the colonies. b) The colonists wanted to encourage the separation of the colonies and allow the English to continue governing the colonies. 5) What name was given to those who favored fighting the British? a) "Enemies" b) Patriots 6) How might the battle of Bunker Hill be considered an unsuccessful victory for the British? a) Even though the British won the hill, they lost far more men than the Americans. b) Although they lost the battle against the colonists, their entire army remained. 7) Why were the mercenaries hired by the British forces called Hessians? a) They called them that because they come from Asia b) Most were from German province called Hesse-Cassel 8) What names was given to those who opposed fighting the British? a) Patriots b) Loyalist 9) Correct pronunciation in Spanish of independence? a) INDEPENDENCIA b) DEPENDENCIA 10) Correct pronunciation in Spanish for the word battle? a) Batala b) Batalla

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