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King Declares Boston.
The king declares all of Boston to be in open rebellion. He also wanted Bostons main patriot leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock to be arrested for Treason. The king also wanted all of the patriots weapons destroyed. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Three riders one of which was named Paul Revere, a silversmith was told to ride through Massachuets to warn everybody that the redcoats were coming. He warned all the minute men and they were ready for the redcoats attack. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The minute men were awating the red coats arrival. When the red coats arrived the minute men had the element of suprise. The battle of lexington and concord occured and it was a very bloodly battle. Many soldiers died and it was un-expected. -
Second Continental Congress
Members from the 13 colonies formed the second continental congress. This congress was formed to solve the problems the colonies were having with the king. It was also formed for discussion of what the mintue men were doing -
Declaration of Independence
The declaration of Independence was signed and ready to go. They presented it to the congress. Everybody was very nervous about what would happen next. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of bunker hill took place. This was a very bloody battle as well. Washington led his troops into this battle. -
Milita
General Washington becomes the commander in cheif of the milita in boston. He takes control and wants them to fight for independence. There journey awaits them. -
The river crossing
On christmas night washington and his troops crossed the delaware river. The went into new jersey. This was un-expected on christmas. -
Yorktown
The last battle of the revolutionary war was in yorktown. The tropps didn't know it yet but this was going to be a big milestone in there battle for independence. The shooting started... -
The surrender
The british finally surendered and the americans had there freedom. Washington was known to bring the americans to victory, once and for all!
