road to independence

first contenetial congress meets

Sep 5, 1774

All colonies but georgia have representatives Voted to send a statement of grievances Voted to boycott all british trade Patrick henry - va rep. Urged cololines to unite

second contientalcongress meet

May 10, 1775

print $$$

set up post office
created continental army led by george washington sent olive branch asking king to protect their rights the king hires 30,000 hessian soldiers in return

washington arrives on outskirts of boston with continental troops

Jul 15, 1775

realizes men are disorganized and need
discipline need weapons

british surrender boston

Mar 17, 1776

washigton believes his army is ready and weapons arrive washington puts cannos on dorchester heights overlooking boston british retreat american victoy

indocument

Jun 15, 1776

debate on declaring independence
thomas jefferson is the primary aithor of the document

votes for declaring

Jul 2, 1776

all 13 colonies vote yes on declaring independence