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Continental Congress Meets
By this time 55 delegates had gathered in Philadelphia. They voted to send a "Statement of Grievances". Which means they stated all their problems, and they wanted to repeal the 13 acts of Parliament. They also voted to boycott all British trade, this meant they wouldn't import or use any British goods. Which also meant they wouldn't sell their goods to Great Britain. -
1'000's of Redcoats in Boston
Thomas Gage was a British Army General officer. He brought thousands of redcoats to Boston, and he still had more on the way. -
Midnight ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere was an American silversmith, engraver, a patriot, and a member of Sons of Liberty. On April 18, 1775 he rode all the way to Lexington and Concord to warn the Sons of Liberty that the British were coming. His famous words are remembered as, "The British are coming...The British are coming!!" -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This battle kicked off the entire Revolutionary War. This was also called the "shot heard round the world". The British ended with a victory in Lexington. The battle of Concord is much different. The Americans stop the British and it forces them to go back to Boston. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Americans gain victory with capturing Fort Ticonderoga. Benedict Arnold gathered 400 normal people, know as a militia. Along the way he heard news that another attack was planning on happening, which was led by Ethan Allen. They end up joining forces and get all the supplies in the Fort. -
Second Continental Congress Meets
This meeting was a group of delegates from the 13 colonies formed in Philadelphia. At this meeting they issued the paper currency and wanted to raise the continental Army. In response to the Americans raising a continental Army, the British King hires 30,000 Hessian soldiers. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was fought on whats called breed's hill. The British gained victory, but this could've ended different if the Americans didn't run out of ammunition during the battle. The British did realize fighting the Americans was not and easy task. -
Washington arrives on outskirts of Bostons with Continental troops
Once he arrives there he realizes his men are really under prepared. He doesn't have enough weapons and his mean are very unorganized and they can't follow simple instructions. -
"Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine
This is a pamphlet that persuaded even more colonists to became patriots. It reads, "Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of natures cries, "tis time to part." - Thomas Paine -
British Surrender Boston
Washington now believes him and his men can gain victory over Britain. Now having more weapons, he puts cannons on Dorchester Heights which overlooks Boston. The British retreat and Americans gain victory. -
Second Continental Congress Meets again
They have a debate on weather to declare Independence or not. They ask Thomas Jefferson to write The Declaration of Independence if they decide to sign it and send it out. -
Second Continental Congress votes for Independence
They wanted Independence and they finally got it. Every single colony voted yes. Which is only 13, but it was still an overall vote for Independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is signed!!
The Declaration of Independence was finally signed in Philadelphia.