road to revolution

continental congress

Sep 5, 1774

• all colonists but georgia have representatives.
• voted to send a "statement of grievances."
• voted to boycott all british trade.
• patrick henry urged colonists to unite.

midnight ride of paul revere

Apr 18, 1775

• paul revere warns sons of liberty in lexington and concord that the british are coming.

battles of lexington and concord

Apr 19, 1775

first battles, victory on both sides.

second continental congress meet

May 10, 1775

print $, make post office.
send olive branch petition, get rejected

second continental congress meets

May 10, 1775

make $$$. set up post office. created continental army.

washington arrives at boston

Jul 15, 1775

realizes that the men need training

common sense is published by thomas paine

Jan 10, 1776

pamphlet inspires more people to be colonists.

british surrender boston

Mar 17, 1776

washington believes weapons are ready
uses the high ground

second continental congress meet again

Jun 15, 1776

debate on declaring independence
declaration of independence is signed

second continental congress vote for independance

Jul 2, 1776

declaration of independence is signed!

Jul 4, 1776

1,000s of redcoats in boston.

Apr 1, 1779

• general gage brings thousands of soldiers to boston with more on the way.