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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The battle of bunker hill took place. This was a very bloody battle as well. Washington led his troops into this battle.
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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.
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On christmas night washington and his troops crossed the delaware river. The went into new jersey. This was un-expected on christmas.
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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...
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The british finally surendered and the americans had there freedom. Washington was known to bring the americans to victory, once and for all!
