road in independence

British Surrender Boston

Mar 17, 1774

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

Apr 18, 1774

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

Apr 1, 1775

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

second

Apr 5, 1775

Set up post office Created Continental Army led by George Washington Sent Olive

Washington Arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops

Jul 15, 1775

Realizes man are disorganized a need discipline Need weapons

"Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine

Jan 10, 1776

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

Jun 15, 1776

Debate on declaring independence Thomas jefferson is the primary author of the document

Second Continental congress votes for lndepndence

Jul 2, 1776

All 13 colonies vote YES on declaring independence

The Declaration of lndependence is signed

Jul 4, 1776