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Continental Congress Meets
The people vote and then send a grievance statement.Boston boycotts all of the British Trade. -
1000's of Redcoats in Boston
General Gage becomes the new ruler or watcher of Boston. Then he brings lots of soldiers. -
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Paul revere goes around and tell the people that the British are coming. -
Battles of lexington & Concord
The battle of lexington is won by the British.The battle of Concord was won by the Americans. -
Capture of fort Ticonderoga
Benedict and Ethan take over the fort.The americans win. -
Second Continental Congress meet
People were printing money.The continental army was created. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle was fought on Breed's Hill.And the british win. -
Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops
They needed weapons to fight.People were disciplined. -
"Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine publishes "common sense".It was published as a pamphlet. -
British Surrender Boston
The americans win because the bristish retreat.Cannons were placed overlooking boston. -
Second Continental Congress meet again
They debated on independence.Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the document. -
Second Continental Congress votes for independence
All of the 13 colonies decide to vote yes to declare independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is signed!
