Road to Revolution 5.3 & 5.4

By Bradley Lewis

  • Continental Congress Meets

    The people vote and then send a grievance statement.Boston boycotts all of the British Trade.
  • 1000's of Redcoats in Boston

    1000's of Redcoats in Boston

    General Gage becomes the new ruler or watcher of Boston. Then he brings lots of soldiers.

  • Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

    Paul revere goes around and tell the people that the British are coming.

  • Battles of lexington & Concord

    The battle of lexington is won by the British.The battle of Concord was won by the Americans.
  • Capture of fort Ticonderoga

    Capture of fort Ticonderoga

    Benedict and Ethan take over the fort.The americans win.

  • Second Continental Congress meet

    People were printing money.The continental army was created.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    The battle was fought on Breed's Hill.And the british win.

  • Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops

    They needed weapons to fight.People were disciplined.
  • "Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine

    "Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine publishes "common sense".It was published as a pamphlet.
  • British Surrender Boston

    British Surrender Boston

    The americans win because the bristish retreat.Cannons were placed overlooking boston.

  • Second Continental Congress meet again

    They debated on independence.Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the document.

  • Second Continental Congress votes for independence

    All of the 13 colonies decide to vote yes to declare independence.
  • The Declaration of Independence is signed!

    The Declaration of Independence is signed!