Timeline: Rode to Independence

May 10, 1755

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort.
Get all supplies in the fort including cannons.
American victory.

Jul 4, 1772

The Declaration of Independence is signed!

Jun 16, 1774

Battle of Bunker Hill

fought on Breed's Hill
Don't fire until you see the whites of there eyes- William Prescott
British victory( Americans ran out of ammo) British learn defeating Americans would Not be easy.

Sep 5, 1774

First Continental Congress meets

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.

Jan 10, 1775

"Common sense" published by Tomas Paine

pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots.
Every thing is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries,'TIS TIME TO PART"-Thomas paine, Common sense.

Mar 17, 1775

British surrender Boston

Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive.
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester heights overlooking Boston
British retread american victory.

Apr 1, 1775

1,000's of Redcoats in Boston

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

Apr 18, 1775

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."

Apr 19, 1775

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Battle of Lexington. 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.

May 10, 1775

Second Continental Congress meet

Print $$$
Set up post office
created continental army led by George Washington
sent Olive Branch asking the king to protect there rights.
King hires 30,000 Hessians Soldiers in response.

Jul 15, 1775