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All colonies but Georgia have representatives. Voted to send a statement of grievances. Voted to boycott all British trade. Patrick Henry urged for the colonists to unite against Britain. -
General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way. -
Paul Revere rides to warn the Sons of Liberty in Lexington and Concord that the British are coming. -
Battle of Lexington was the 1st battle in the war. Known as the shot heard around the world. British won. The Battle of Concord was when the Americans stopped the British and forced them to retreat to Boston. -
Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get supplies in the fort including cannons. American Victory. -
Prints $$$ and they set up a post office. They created the continental army led by George Washington. Sent Olive Branch asking King to protect their rights. -
Fought on breeds hill. "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." The British won because the Americans ran out of ammo and the British learned defeating the Americans would not be easy. -
Realizes men are disorganized & need discipline. They need weapons. -
The pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots. -
Washington believes his army is ready and he puts his cannons overlooking Boston and the British retreat. -
Debate on declaring independence. Thomas Jefferson writes the document. -
All 13 colonies voted yes for independence -
