Timeline: Road To Independence

Sep 5, 1774

First Continental Congress Meets

All colonies but Georgia have Representative. Voted to send a "statement of grievances". Voted to Boycott all British trade.

Apr 1, 1775

1,000's Of Redcoats In Boston

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

Apr 18, 1775

Midnight Ride Paul Revere

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

Apr 19, 1775

Battles of Lexington and Concord

First Battle of American Revolutionary War. "Shot heard around the World". This was a British victory.

May 10, 1775

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort. Got all supplies in the fort including canons. American victory.

May 10, 1775

Second Continental Congress meet

Print Money
Set Up Post Office
Created Continental Army Led By George Washington
Sent Olive Branch Asking King To Protect Their Right - King Hires 30,000 Hessian Soldiers In Response..

Jun 16, 1775

Battle of Bunker Hill

Fought on Breed's Hill. "Don't Fire until you see the whites of their eyes"- William Prescott. British victory (Americans ran out ammunition.)

Jul 17, 1775

Washington Arrives on Outskirts of Boston with Continental troops

Need weapons. Realize men are disorganized and need disciplined.

Jan 10, 1776

"Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine

Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots. "Every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for sensation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'TIS TIME TO PART" -Thomas Paine, Common Seense.

Mar 17, 1776

British Surrender Boston

Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive. Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston. British Retreat - AMERICAN Victory