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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. -
1,000 of Redcoats in Boston
General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way, -
1,000 of Redcoats in Boston
Genreal Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way. -
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 & Concord
Battle of Lexington - 1st Battle of American Revolutionary War.
- " shot heard round the world " - Ralph Waldo.
- BRITISH Victory.
Battle of concord - Americans Stop British and force them to retreat back to boston.
american victory. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get alll supplies in the fort including cannons . AMERICAN Victory -
Second Continental Congress Meet.
print $$$$.
set up post office.
created Continental army led by George Washington.
sent olive branch asking king to protect their rights.
- king hires 30,000 Hessian's soldiers response. -
Battle of Bunker Hill.
fought on Breed's Hill. dont fire until you see the whites of their eyes- William Prescott. BRITISH victory (Americans ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating American would Not be easy. -
Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with Conttinental troops
- realizes men are disorganized & need discipline
- need weapons.
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"Common sense" published by Thomas Paine
- Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots.
- Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for segregation. the blood of the stain, the weeping voice of nature cries, TIS TIME TO PART - Thomas Paine common sense.
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British Surrender Boston
Washington believes his army is ready & weapons arrive.
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston.
BRITISH retreat - AMERICAN victory. -
second continental congress meets again
- debate on declaring independence.
- Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document
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Second Continental Congress votes for independence.
All colonies vote YES on declaring independence . -
the declaration of Independence is signed!