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Continental Congress meets
Statement of Grievances was voted.
Boycott all British trade.
Georgia didn't have a Rep.
Patrick Henry wanted colonists to unite against Britain. -
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1,000’s of Redcoats in Boston
Thousands of Soldiers brought by General Gage. -
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Midnight ride of Paul Revere
Sons of Liberty are warned by Paul Revere about the Soldiers. -
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Battles of Lexington & Concord
Lexington battle-
You could hear shots from around the world- Ralph Waldo
British won.
This was the 1st War of American Revolution.
Concord battle-
Americans won.
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Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Supplies and Cannons in the fort.
Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen got control of the fort.
They stole the Cannons and the Supplies.
Americans Won. -
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Second Continental Congress meet
-Created Continental Army. The leader was Washington
-Post Office put up
-Olive Branch asked the king to protect they're rights
-In response the King hires 30,000 Hessian soldiers -
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Battle of Bunker Hill
Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes.
British noticed that defeating Americans would be a struggle.
They fought on Breeds Hill.
British Won (Americans had no ammo left.) -
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Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops
-Weapons needed.
-They realize that men are disorganized and needs discipline -
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“Common Sense” Published by Thomas Paine
-”Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries,’TIS TIME TO PART” - Thomas Paine, Common Sense
-Colonists are inspired by a pamphlet that inspires them to be a patriot -
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British Surrender Boston
-Washington has confidence that his army is ready and weapons arrived.
-Washington puts cannon on a mountain which is called Dorchester Heights looking over Boston.
-British retreat - AMERICAN Victory -
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Second Continental Congress meet again
-They debate about Declaring Independence
- The primary author of this document is Thomas Jefferson -
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Second Continental Congress votes for Independence
-The 13 colonies all voted yes to Declaring Independence -
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The Declaration of Independence is signed!
The Declaration of Independence is signed!