Road to Revolution 5.3 & 5.4

By Hunter/Adrianna
  • Second Continental Congress meet

    Second Continental Congress meet

    -Print $$$$
    -Set up a post office
    -Created Continental Army led by George Washington in command of the army
    -Sent olive branch asking king George to protect there rights
    -King George hires 30,00 Hessian to sent over the colonies to fight
  • "Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine

    "Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine

    -pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots
    -"Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries,
  • Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops

    Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops

    -Realizes men are disorganized & need discipline
    -Need weapons
  • British Surrender Boston

    British Surrender Boston

    -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

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

  • Second Continental Congress votes for Independence

  • The Declaration of Independence is signed