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All of the colonies but Georgia has representatives. They also sent a "statement of grievances". They also 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 R. rides to warn the Sons of Liberty in Lexington and Concord that the "British are coming the British are coming"
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- Battle of Lexington- 1st battle of American Rev war shot heard around the world - Ralph Waldo Emerson British Victory
- Battle of Concord Americans stopped the British and forced 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 canons
- 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
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fought on Breed's Hill
" Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" - William Prescott
The British won the battle
Americans ran out o ammunition British learn defeating Americans would Not be easy. -
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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." -
Washington believes his army is ready &weapons arrive
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston
British retreat- American victory -
debate on declaring independence
Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document -
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