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1000's of Redcoats in Boston
General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way. -
First Continental Congress meets.
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. -
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
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.
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 -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort
Get all supplies from fort including cannons
AMERICAN Victory