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Continental Congress meets
all colonies but georgia have reps. voted to send a statement of grievances. voted to boycott all british trade. Patrick Henry-VA re urged colonists to untie against britian -
1000's of redcoats in Boston
General 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 is the 1st battle of American Revolutionary War, "shot heard around the world" 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 all supplies in the fort including cannons. AMERICAN victory -
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 ammo.