First+Continental+Congress

=Continental Congress=

__**Objectives**__:
 * describe what happened at the meeting of the First Continental Congress
 * summarize the events of the First Continental Congress

**__Do Now:__**

Read the quote below (also on pg. 110) then in writing explain what Patrick Henry means by this statement.

“The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian but an American.” ||
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 * —Patrick Henry, quoted in //The Works of John Adams// ||

__**Lesson**__ :


 * Take two column notes** on the First Continental Congress. Include a **Main Idea, details, and a summary.** Use this handout to take notes.[[file:2CN First Continental Congress.doc]]

__**Ticket to Leave:**__ Share out your summary of the First Continental Congress.

Answer the question **Interpreting Visuals** on p. 111 about the Battle of Lexington. How does the engraving show the relative experience of American and British troops?
 * __Homework__:**