The Crusaders Chronicle Edition 3 The Crusaders Chronicle

The Crusader’s Chronicle Edition #3 The Crusader’s Chronicle May 18, 1775 5 Continentals Page 1 The Battle of Lexington and Concord… A Battle to Remember A War Begins By Robert Eng Crusader’s Chronicle Last month, at the towns of Lexington and Concord the first blows were made marking the start of a war that may be the most important one for Americans. On one side the well-trained, wellsupplied British brandishing state-of -the-art weapons, uniforms, and ammunition. This experienced and professional 50, 000 man army is backed by another 30, 000 British obtained mercenaries, both trained extremely well in European military tactics. On the other hand there are the Americans without all of the fancy, cutting edge equipment. With constant shortages of supplies, the one factor that always has been the Americans’ strength over the British is their patriotism toward their arising colonies into a nation. Their will to fight for a new world without fearing a taxing tyrant has led them to believe that no matter how bad, they will fight for their independence. Through the night last month on April 18, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes rode throughout the country-side of Mas-sachusetts alerting all that the red-coats were coming. The redcoats’ mission was to march to Concord to take one of the stockpiled weapon centers of the Americans. At Lexington, a small village on the way to Concord, Captain John Parker of the Americans had a small group of minutemen gathered to stop the British. When these to two forces met, the beginning of this historic war was underway. Unfortunately at Lexington, the Americans were cut down and the British marched onward to Concord. When the British reached Concord, they realized the stolen supplies and weapons were not there and in their annoyance, they started to set some flammable items on fire. In the meantime outside of the city, leading the Americans was Paul Revere rides in the night see WAR page 5 Enlist in the Army Soldiers Needed by Robert Eng Chief advisor for Continental Army Commander George Washington sends a notice out to all men who are interested in joining the Continental Army. If you would like to be involved, please see the poster on page 3. Continental Army drills

Crusader’s Chronicle May 18, 1775 Page 2 Sudoku n m s Answers on page 5 Jumble c s A s c r A n c m i s STWGHNNIOA m What the Americans told Lord North after the Boston Tea Party. ALIIWWMDASEAL A e e EEEENDNPCDIN n i A r a A Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as a suggested by the question above. i Complete the grid so each row, column, and 3 -by 3 box (in bold borders) contains every letter in “Americans”. Be sure to notice that “A” is not “a”. i n c Super quiz Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph. D. Level. American Revolution A: Don’t cry over Congresses of America States send delegates by Robert Eng Crusader’s Chronicle Eight months ago, 50 leaders from 12 of the colonies gathered in Philadelphia to create the First Continental Congress. They discussed topics of the future of America and actions that needed to be made. These representatives of the states concurred to send a respectful message to King George III stating the colonists’ rights and their complaints. They also agreed on creating a boycott of British goods until the Intolerable Acts were repealed and the colonies should assemble militias for protection. Almost a week ago, the Second Continental Congress met to appoint George Washington as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. George Washington Who is the person/group? (e. g. , Who is the commander of the Continental Army? Answer: “George Washington. ”) Freshman Level 1. Who is the King of England? 2. What group dumped tea into the Boston Harbor in the Boston Tea Party? 3. What were people who followed King George III called? 4. Graduate Level 4. Who is the British General in the Americas? 5. Who are the two messengers who alerted the militias at Lexington and Concord? 6. Who was the British captain in charge at the Boston Massacre? 7. Ph. D. Level 7. Who was the American captain at Concord? 8. Who was the American captain at Lexington? 9. Who was the British commander at Lexington and Concord?

Crusader’s Chronicle May 18, 1775 Page 3 What you need 1. Warm Clothing 2. A musket, bayonet, or some kind of weapon 3. Discipline 4. Gunpowder 5. Courage 6. A strong Patriotic Spirit You can also make a donation 1. Gunpowder 2. Clothes 3. Weapons 4. Food If you are interested, fill out the form on the back.

Crusader’s Chronicle May 18, 1775 Please leave any lines blank if you are unsure or do not know the answer. First Name____________________________ Last Name ______________________M. I. _____ Closest city/town to your house or farm ______________ Age ______ Wife’s name_______________________ What weapon you carry if any ___________________ Signature _____________________________ What you are donating: ________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________ I would like to become a minuteman or donate to the Continental Army. (Check the box if yes) Page 4

Crusader’s Chronicle May 18, 1775 War: The Battle of Lexington and That day, King George III, fire for the second time General Thomas Gage, and Concord Captain Isaac Davis. He marched his troops down to Concord’s North Bridge where the British and American’s opened that day. Instead of a British victory though, the Americans won and the British were the ones running. Page 5 easy task of taking a city or two. They would have to destroy the people’s thoughts, feelings, ideas, and most significantly their strong, patriotic spirits. most importantly the British Empire were shown that defeating the Americans and putting down the Patriots would not be an Map of Lexington and Concord Answers to the Puzzles Jumble Washington Independence SUDOKU William Dawes Don’t cry over SPILLED TEA Super Quiz 1. King George III m A s c r a m e i c s n A A s c a n r e m i n e r c a m A i s c A i n s e r a m s A r i n e c 7. Captain Isaac Davis m c n s e a i A r 6. Captain Thomas Preston 8. Captain John Parker e i a r c A m s n 9. Lieutenant Colonel Francis s r A i m n a c e Smith If you are a minuteman, All Guns are 60% OFF Ad e Paul Revere and William Dawes 4. Sir Thomas Gage $56 n 5. 2. Sons of Liberty 3. Loyalists i $300 We have the widest gun selection in America!