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Continental Congress Meets
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. -
1,000's of Redcoats in Boston
General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way. -
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere rides to warn the Sons of Liberty in Lexington and Concord that the "British are coming...The British are coming..." -
Battles of Lexington & Concord
Battle of Lexington-
1st battle of American Revolutionary War. "shot heard round the world" -Ralph Waldo Emerson. The British Victory. Battle of Concord, the Americans Stop British and force them to retreat back to Boston and American Victory. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort. They been getting all supplies in the fort including cannons.This was an American Victory. -
The Second Continental Congress
Printed $$$, Set up post office,and then created Continental Army led by George Washington. Sent Olive Branch asking King to protect their rights.The King hires 30,000 Hessian's Soldiers in response. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle was fought on Breed's Hill. "Don't Fire until you see the whites of their eyes"-William Prescott. This was a British victory (Americans ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating Americans would NOT be easy. -
Washington Arrives on Outskirts of Boston with Continental Troops
Realizes men are disorganized & need discipline and they also need weapons. -
"Common Sense" Published by Thomas Paine
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 -
British Surrender Boston
Washington believes his army is ready & weapons arrive. Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston. British retreat and the American win. -
Second Continental Congress Meet Again
Debate on declaring independence. Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document. -
Second Continental Congress votes for Independence
All 13 colonies vote YES on declaring independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed!
