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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.
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General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way.
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Paul Revere rides to warn the Sons of Liberty in Lexington and Concord that the "British are coming... The British are coming..."
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Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get all supplies in the fort including cannons. American Victory.
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Fought on breed's hill. "Don't Fire until you see the whites of their eyes"- William Prescott. British victory (American ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating Americans would not be easy.
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Print there own money. Set up their own 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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Realizes men are disorganized and need discipline. Need Weapons.
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Battle of Lexington-1st battle of American Revolutionary War. "Shot heard round the world" - Ralph Waldo Emerson. British Victory.
Battle of Concord-Americans stop British and force them to retreat back to Boston. American Victory. -
Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive. Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston. British retreat - American victory.
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Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots.
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Debate on declaring independence. Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document.
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