road to revolution 5.3 & 5.4

British surrender Boston

Mar 17, 1776

Washington believes his army is ready for war & 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 was the main author

second continental congress all vote for independence

Jul 2, 1776

all 13 colonies vote yes on wanting independence

the declaration of independence signing

Jul 4, 1776