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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. -
general gage brings thousands of british soldiers to boston with more on the way. -
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1st battle of 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 -
benedict arnold and ethan allen capture the fort
get all supplies in the fort including cannons
american victory. -
they printed money.
set up a post office.
and started making army led by George Washington.
sent olive branch asking king to protect their rights.
king hires 30,000 Hessians in response -
fought on breed's hill.
don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" - william prescott.
british victory ( americans ran out if ammunition) british learn defeating americans would not be easy. -
realizes mean are disorganized and need disciplined
need weapons -
pamphlet inspires more colonist 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 pain, common sense -
Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester heights overlooking Boston
British retreat-American history. -
debate on declaring independence
thomas jefferson is the primary author of the document -
all 13 colonies vote YES on declaring inependance.
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fireworks.