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common sense publisheed by thomas paine
. pamphlet inspires more colonists ro become patriots every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for separaton the blood of the slain the weeping voice -
First continental congress meets
All colonies but georgia have representatives voted to boycott all british trade patrick henry va rep urged colonists on unite against britain sept 5 1774 -
capture of fort ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort
Get all supplies in the -
second continental congress meet
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set up post office
created continental army led by george washinggton
sent olive brach asking king to protect their rights
king hires 30000 hessians soldiers in response -
british surrender boston
washington believes his army it raady and weapons arrive -
second continental congress meet again
Debate on declaring independence thomas jefferson is the pi -
second continental congress votes for independence
All 13 colonies vote yes on declaring independence