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Print Money
setup post office
Created Continental army led by George Washington
Sent Olive Branch asking King to protect their rights
king hires 30,000 Hessian soldiers in response -
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All colonies but Georgia have representatives Voted to send a statement of grievances Voted to boycott all British trade Patrick Henry- VA rep. Urged colonists to unite against Britain. -
General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way. -
Paul Revere rides to warn the sons of liberty in lexington and concord that the '' British are coming The British are coming.'' -
battle of Lexington 1st battle of america Revolutionary War. Shot heard around the world Ralph Waldo Emerson.
British victory.
Battle of concord
Americans stop British and force them to retreat back to Boston -
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort.
Get all supplies in the fort including cannons.
AMERICAN VICTORY -
Fought on breeds hill
Don't fire until you see the whites of there eyes - William Prescott
British victory Americans ran out of ammo British learn defeating them will not be easy -
Washington realizes his men are disorganized and need discipline
Need weapons -
Pamphlet Inspires more colonists to become patriots
Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation The blood of the slain the weeping voice of nature cries tis time to part -
Washington believes his army is ready and weapon arrive
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester heights overlooking Boston
British retreat American Victory -
Debate on declaring independence.
Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document -
All 13 colonies vote YES on declaring independence