road to independence

common sense publisheed by thomas paine

Jan 10, 1774

. pamphlet inspires more colonists ro become patriots every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for separaton the blood of the slain the weeping voice

First continental congress meets

Sep 5, 1774

All colonies but georgia have representatives voted to boycott all british trade patrick henry va rep urged colonists on unite against britain sept 5 1774

capture of fort ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort
Get all supplies in the

second continental congress meet

May 10, 1775

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set up post office
created continental army led by george washinggton
sent olive brach asking king to protect their rights
king hires 30000 hessians soldiers in response

british surrender boston

Oct 2, 2010

washington believes his army it raady and weapons arrive

second continental congress meet again

May 2, 2023

Debate on declaring independence thomas jefferson is the pi

second continental congress votes for independence

21,776

All 13 colonies vote yes on declaring independence