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all colonies but georgia have represenatives. voted to send a statement of grievences. voted to boycott all british trade. patrick henry 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 and concord that the british are coming
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battle of lexington1st battle of american revolutionary war. shot heard round the world. british victory. americans stop british and force them to retreat back to boston. american victory
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benedict arnold and 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 right king hires 30000 Hessians soldiers in response
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fought on breeds hill. dont fire until you see the whites of their eyes-william prescott. british victory(americans ran outof ammunition). british learn defeating americans would not be easy.
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realizes men are disorganzed and need disipline. need weapons.
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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, weeping voice of nature cries, TIS TIME TO PART-thomas paine common sense
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washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive. washington puts weapons on dorchester heights overlooking boston. british retreat american victory
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debate on declaring independance. thomas jefferson is the primary author of the document
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