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General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way.
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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. -
Paul Revere rides to warn the Sons of Liberty in Lexington and Concord that the "British are coming!... The British are coming!..."
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The Battle of Lexington: Considered the first battle of the American Revolutionary war.
"Shot heard 'round the world" -Ralph Waldo Emerson
British Victory
The Battle of Concord: Americans stop British and force them to retreat back to Boston.
American Victory -
Print Money
Set up post office,
Created Continental Army led by George Washington.
Sent Olive Branch asking King to protect their rights.
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Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort
Get all supplies from fort including cannons
AMERICAN Victory -
Realizes men are disorganized and need discipline.
Need weapons -
Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots.
Everything that 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 -
Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive.
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston.
BRITISH Retreat, AMERICAN Victory -
Debate on declaring Independence
Thomas Jefferson is the Primary author of the document. -
All colonies voted yes on declaring Independence.
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