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All colonies but Georgia have representatives. Voted to send a "statement of grievances" Voted to boycott all British trade. Patrick Henry - VA rep. urged colonists to unite against Britain
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General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way
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Paul Revere rides to warn the Sons of Liberty in Lexington that the "British are coming"
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Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get all supplies in the fort including cannons. AMERICAN victory.
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Print $, Set up post office. Created continental army led by George Washington. Sent Olive Branch asking King to protect their rights - King hired 30,000 Hessian Soldiers in response.
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1st battle of the American Revolution. "Shot heard round the world" BRITISH victory. Americans stop British and force them to retreat back to Boston. AMERICAN victory.
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Fought on Breed's Hill. "Don't fire until you see the white's of their eyes" - William Prescott. BRITISH victory (Americans ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating Americans will NOT be easy.
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Realizes men are disorganized & need discipline.
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Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots. "Every thing 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
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Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston. British retreat - American Victory
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Debate on declaring independence.
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