First Continental Congress meets

First 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 colonist to unite against Britain

1,000's of Redcoats in Boston

Apr 1, 1775

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

Midnight ride of Paul Revere

Apr 18, 1775

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

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Battles of Lexington-
-first battles America Revolution 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