road in independence

By stu.proctorj1@mishawaka.k12.in.us
  • British Surrender Boston

    British Surrender Boston

    Washington believes his army is ready a weapons arrive Washington puts cannons on Dorchester heights overlooking Boston BRITISH retreat - AMERICAN Victory

  • midnight ride of Paul Revere

    Paul Revers rides to warn the Sons of Liberty in Lexington and Concord that the "British are coming... The British are coming...

  • First continental congress meets

    General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way

  • second

    Set up post office Created Continental Army led by George Washington Sent Olive
  • Washington Arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops

    Washington Arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops

    Realizes man are disorganized a need discipline Need weapons

  • "Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine

    Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots Every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, TIS TIME
  • Second Continental Congress meet agin

    Second Continental Congress meet agin

    Debate on declaring independence Thomas jefferson is the primary author of the document
  • Second Continental congress votes for lndepndence

    Second Continental congress votes for lndepndence

    All 13 colonies vote YES on declaring independence
  • The Declaration of lndependence is signed

    The Declaration of lndependence is signed