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The Ideas Behind The Revolution
this shift in public occurred in large part because of the enlightenment ideas that has spread throughout the colonies in the 1760s and 1770s. Locke maintained that people have natural rights for life, liberty, and property -
The second continental congress
The colonial leaders called the second continental congress in Philadelphia to debate their next move. Despite such differences, the congress agreed to recognize the colonial militia as the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander. -
The war for independence
Benjamin Franklin, the famous American writer, scientist, statesmen, and diplomat, represented the colonies in London throughout the growing feud with London in 1775. -
fighting at Lexington and Concord
The British commander ordered the minutemen to lay down their arms and leave, and the colonists began to move out without laying down their muskets. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Gage send 2,400 British soldiers up the hill. The colonists held their fire until the last minute and then began to mow down the advancing redcoats before finally retreating. -
Declaring independence.
Virginia lawyer Thomas Jefferson was chosen to prepare the final draft.on july 4, 1776, they adopted the Declaration of independence.
