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Continental Congress meets
Every colony, except Georgia, has a representative present. They voted on whether or not they should send a letter of problems to King George. They also voted, and agreed, to boycott all trade with Britain. Patrick Henry, Virginia representative, tried to convince the colonists to unite and overthrow the British. -
1,000's of Redcoats in Boston
General Thomas Gage, a British general, brings over thousands of British soldiers. The soldiers go to Boston, and more are on their way to Boston. -
Midnight ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere rides to Lexington and Concord. He rides to warn the Sons of Liberty that "The British are coming..." "The British are coming..."