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continental congress meets
Continental congress met to talk about boycotting British trade. all colonies had representatives besides Georgia because by the time they got the message it was to late. -
1000,s of redcoats in boston
General Gage brought tons of soldiers to Boston and had more on the way. -
Midnight ride of paul revere
Paul revere rode to tell the sons of liberty that the British were coming. -
Capture of fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen were the ones to capture the fort and help get supplies including cannons. This was a victory for the Americans. -
Second continental congress meets
They met to discus setting up a post office and also so they could create the continental army. And to oppose the olive branch petition to the kind. -
Battle of bunker hill
It was fought on breeds hill and the British won because the Americans ran out of ammunition. -
Washington arrives on outskirts of boston with continental troops
He realizes that the men are disorganized an needs discipline. He also needs more weapons -
“Common Sense “ published by thomas paine
His pamphlet inspired more colonists to become patriots. -
British surrender boston
Washington believes that his men are now ready. And he sets up canons over looking the British soldiers. -
Second continental Congress meet again
They debated declaring their independence. -
Second Continental Congress votes for independence
All 12 colonies voted yes on declaring Independence. -
The declaration of Independce is signed!
