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North Carolina Revolution: Decisive Moments of the Revolutionary War

Explore the pivotal events of the Revolutionary War in North Carolina, from the First Continental Congress to the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Mecklenburg Resolves. Learn about key figures like Richard Caswell and the creation of the Continental Army under George Washington. Discover how North Carolina took action against British rule and the challenges faced during the war. This chapter delves into the divided loyalties and fierce resistance that characterized North Carolina's role in the Revolution.

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North Carolina Revolution: Decisive Moments of the Revolutionary War

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  1. Chapter 4, Theme 2 Revolutionary War in North Carolina

  2. The Revolution • After the Intolerable Acts the colonist knew there was trouble. • Called Continental Congress, September of 1774, it was apposed by British officials. But NC still sent Richard Caswell, Joseph Hewes, and William Hooper to Philadelphia.

  3. First Continental Congress • Reps from 12 colonies. • How to get Britain to change tax policies. (Fierce) • Declaration of Rights and Grievances sent to King George III. • Condemned Brits, and colonist had the right to run local affairs. • Create Committees of safety to run local affairs.

  4. “The Shot Heard Round the World” • Second Continental Congress May 1755. • Managed colonial war effort • Same reps went • Heard that on April 19thBritish troops seized store of ammunition in Boston. • After Paul Revere rode to the Lexington to warn others that the British were coming. • When the Brits arrived in Lex, local militia waiting. • The fought

  5. 8 colonist died. • Brits moved to Concord, more militia waiting. Because of Revere. • Colonist took cover behind trees, barns and stone walls.

  6. Battle of Bunker Hill • British went to Boston, across the river was Bunker Hill. • Colonist dug trenches in the hill. • British had to climb hill to attack • “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes” • Brits at the top of the hill, colonist fired • Brits lost 1,00 men/colonist 450 • Brits won the hill.

  7. North Carolina Takes Action • New Bern, went to Gov. palace and carried off cannons. • Gov. Josiah Martin feared being attacked, fled (First Royal Gov. to flee a colony) • Soon after colonist burned down Ft. Johnston, one of Britain's key military strongholds in the colonies.

  8. Mecklenburg Resolves • May 31, 1775 Mecklenburg County passed a set of resolutions, Mecklenburg Resolves. • All laws given by the King or Parliament are annulled and vacated • Civil Constitution suspended. • Good conduct was enforced until laws were created by Congress • First official rejection of British rule.

  9. Continental Army • Created in June • Appointed George Washington as leader.

  10. Which Side? • Colonial leaders and British officials moving toward war. • Most resisted Brits (Regulators), others not sure(New immigrants). • Enslaved people, no reason to support colonist…why?Freedom? • Indians, leery of colonist. Why? Who was invading their land? • North Carolina remained divided through Revolution.

  11. 13 Colonies

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