Road to Independence

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

:All colonies but Georgia have representatives
:voted to send a "statement of grievances"
(a list of complaints)
:voted to boycott all British Trade
:Patrick Henry- VA rep. urged colonist to unite against Britain

1,000's of Redcoats in Boston

Apr 1, 1775

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

Midnight ride of Paul Revere

Apr 18, 1775

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