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Continental Congress Meets
All colonies have representatives except for Georgia. Voted to boycott all British Trade. Voted to send a "statement of grievance". Patrick Henry - VA rep. urged colonists to unit 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 and Concord
Battle of Lexington - !st battle of the American Revolutionary War. - "shot heard round the world" ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. - British victory.
Battle of Concord - Americans stop British and force them to retreat back to boston. - American victory. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get all supplies in the fort including cannons. American victory. -
Second Continental Congress Meet
Print $$$$. Set up post office. Created Continental Army led by George Washington.Sent Olive Branch asking King to protect their rights. - King Hires 30,000 Hessians Soldiers in response. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Fought on Breed's Hill. "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" ~ William Prescott. British Victory (Americans ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating Americans would not be easy. -
Washington arrives on the outskirts of Boston with Continental troops
realizes men are disorganized and need discipline. Need weapons.