Road to Revolution

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

All colonies but Georgia have representatives...
Vote to send a "statement of grievances...
Voted to Boycott all British Trade...
Patrick Henry-VA rep. Urged colonists to unite against Britain.

1000 of Redcoats in Boston

Apr 1, 1775

General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way

Midnight ride of Paul Revere

Apr 18, 1775

Paul Revere rides to warn the sons of liberty in Lexington and concord that the British are coming... The British are coming.."