Road to Independence

By stu.ruszkowsd@mishawaka.k12.in.us
  • Washington Reads the Declaration of Independence

    Washington Reads the Declaration of Independence

    • Washington reads the declaration to his army
    • There were many fires of weapons, but in a joyous way

  • First Continental Congress meets

    -All colonies but Georgia have representiatves.
    -voted to send a "statement of grievances"
    -Voted to Boycott all British Trade
    -Patrick Henry / VA rep. urged colonists to unite against Britian.
  • Britain Sends Troops to Boston

    Britain Sends Troops to Boston

    • Thousands of troops get sent to Boston
    • They are told to take all weapons and arrest the leaders of militias.
    • 700 troops were sent to Concord to destroy all ammo and weapons,
  • Washington goes to Boston

    Washington goes to Boston

    • Reaches Boston a few weeks after losing the Battle of Bunker Hill
    • Washington began lecturing his men, turning them into soldiers
  • Paul Revere and William Dawes Ride to Lexington

    Paul Revere and William Dawes Ride to Lexington

    • Dr. Joseph Warren alerted Revere and Dawes about the British leaving.
    • The two were later captured by British Troops.
  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord

    • Captain John Parker led 70 minutemen to town.
    • The minutemen were outnumbered by the British and they were about to give up.
    • A shot was fired and it is unknown to this day which side it came from. That shot is known as the "shot heard 'round the world."
  • Fort Ticonderoga Surrenders

    Fort Ticonderoga Surrenders

    • Benedict Arnold had 400 men to take over Fort Ticonderoga.
    • He teamed with Ethan Allen to take over.
    • They surprise attacked the British.
  • The Second Continental Congress.

    The Second Continental Congress.

    • Best delegates and leaders showed up
    • Didn't want to break from Britain yet
    • Created Continental Army, George Washington as the leader
  • The Battle of Bunker Hill

    The Battle of Bunker Hill

    • Commanded by Colonel William Prescott.
    • British victory
    • More than 1000 wounded and dead British soldiers.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    • Thomas Paine creates the pamplet called "Common Sense"
    • Describes the need to break away from Britain
  • Henry Lee's Resolution

    Henry Lee's Resolution

    • Said that states should be independent
    • Congress debated his words
  • Washington Seizes Boston

    Washington Seizes Boston

    • Leads his troop to Boston, where he took over Boston
    • William Howe, the person leading the British, retreats his troops to Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Vote for Independence

    Vote for Independence

    • The Second Continental Congress votes for independence.
    • 12 colonies agreed
    • New York refused to vote, but showed support later on.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence

    • Delegates agree opon the Declaration of Independence after making few edits
    • John Hancock was first to sign it
    • 56 delegates signed it
  • Arnold Betrays the Patriots

    Arnold Betrays the Patriots

    • Betrays the Patriots
    • Gave military information to the Loyalists
    • Fled to New York City to control the British troops after being caught