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All colonist but Georgia have representatives.
Voted to send a "statement of grievances"
Voted to Boycott all british trade.
Patrick Henry -VA rep.urged colonist to untie against Bristan -
General Gage brings thousands of British soldier to Boston with more on the way.
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Paul Revere rides to warm the Sons liberty in Lexington and Concord that British that the 'British are coming..The British are coming. -
Battle of Lexington-
-1st battle of americans Revolutionary war.
-'shot heard round world' Ralph waldo
Emerson
-Brish victory
Battle of Concord
-Americans stop British and force them to retreat back Boston. -
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort.
Get all supplies in the fort including cannons.
American Victory. -
Print there own money.
set up post office
Created Continental Army led by George Washington
Sent Olive Branch asking king to protect their rights.
-king hires 30,000 -
"Don't' Fire until you see the white of their eye"-William Prescott.
British Victory (Americans ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating Americans would not be easy. -
Realizes men are disorganized and need discipline
Need weapons -
The pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots.
"Every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for separation.The blood the slain,the weeping voice of nature cries, "TIS TIME TO PART"Thomas Paine,Common Sense. -
Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive.
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Height overloading Boston.
British retreat -
Debate on declaring independence
Thomas Jefferson is primary author of the document. -
All 13 colonies vote yes on declaring indenpening.