Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington as commander in chief of the Continental army, but before he could take command, the bloody Battle of Bunker Hill had further ruptured the relationship between the colonies and Britain, making any attempt at a late peace seem even more improbable. #2 The Boston Port Act and the New England Restraining Act cut off the trade and fishing of the colonies, leading to a massive merchant strike in Massachusetts and a backlash from those whose ships were tied up. #3 The Battle of Bunker Hill further ruptured the relationship between the colonies and Britain, making it seem even more unlikely that they would ever be able to make peace with each other. #4 The Battle of Bunker Hill further ruptured the relationship between Britain and its colonies, making it seem impossible that they would ever be able to make peace with each other.