road to revolution 5.3&5.4

continatial congress meets

Sep 5, 1774

all colonies but Georgia were there they sent a statement of grievances boycott all bri ish trade to unite against British

midnight rid of paul rever

Jan 6, 1775

he rides to warm the sons of libertine that the British are coming

comons sence

Jan 10, 1775

became a partition

1000 redrcoats in boston

Apr 1, 1775

gage brings thousands of british soldiers to boston with more on the way

The second continental congress meets

May 10, 1775

-Print$$$$
-set up post office
-Created continental army led by George Washington
-sent olive branch asking king to protect their rights

-king hires 30,000 Hessians soldiers in response

Washington arrives on outskirt of Boston with continental troops.

Jul 15, 1775

Realizes man are disorganized&need discipline
need weapons

common sense"published by Thomas pain"

Jan 10, 1776

Pamphlet inspires more colonists become patriots
every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, "TIS TIME TO PART" -Thomas pain, common sense

British surrender boston

Mar 17, 1776

Washington believes his army is ready&weapons arrive
Washington puts cannons on dorchester heights overlooking Boston

British retreat american victory

Second continental congress meet again

Jun 15, 1776

debate on declaring independence
Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document

second continental congress votes for independence

Jul 2, 1776

All 13 colonies vote YES on declaring independence.

The declaration of independence is signed

Jul 4, 1776

fire works