Road to Revolution 5.3 & 5.4

Continental Congress Meets

Sep 5, 1774

all colonies but Georgia had representitives
voted to send a statement of grivevances
voted to boycott all british trade

1,000's of red coats in Boston

Apr 1, 1775

General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers (Redcoats) to Boston with more on the way

Midnight ride of Paul Revere

Apr 18, 1775

Paul Revere rides to warn the Sons Of Liberty in Lexington and Concord that the British are coming

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

The battle of lexington 1st battle and the shot heard round the world british victory
The battle of concord
americans force the british back to boston
american victory

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen captured the fort
Americans capture much needed supplies and ammunition in the fort included cannons
American victory

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 16, 1775

fought on breeds hill
dont fire until you see the whites of their eyes-William Prescott
British victory Americans ran out of ammo British learn defeating the Americans would not be easy