continental congress meets By stu.morinb@mishawaka.k12.in.us Apr 1, 1775 1,000's of redcoats in Boston General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way. Apr 18, 1775 midnight ride of Paul revere Paul revere rides to warn the sons of liberty in Lexington and concord that the "British are coming... The British are coming.."