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Continental Congress Meets

Sep 5, 1774

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

1000's 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"

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

-1st battle of American Revolutionary War
-“shot heard round the world” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
-BRITISH Victory

Second continental congress votes for independence

Jul 2, 1776

Voted for independence

The declaration of independence is signed

Jul 4, 1776