1. U.S. History Chapter 7: The American Revolution Section 1: The Revolution Begins

6. The “Shot Heard round the World” Old North Church Steeple

7. The “Shot Heard round the World” Paul Revere and William Dawes rode through the countryside warning of the British march on Concord Paul Revere William Dawes

20. The Second Continental Congress Appointed George Washington commander of the Continental Army

22. “ But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavourable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every Gentleman in the room, that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the Command I am honored with.” --George Washington

24. Early Battles Ethan Allen Benedict Arnold

26. Early Battles Minutemen held Boston under siege

29. Early Battles Israel Putnam “ Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes.”

32. Early Battles "A few more such victories would have surely put an end to British dominion in America.“ --General Henry Clinton

34. Early Battles March 1776: Cannons placed on Dorchester Heights

36. First Continental Congress Second Continental Congress