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Continental Congress meets
Georgia is the only colony that doesn't have their representative. It was voted to boycott all British trade -
1,000's of Redcoats in Boston.
Thousands of British Soldiers are sent to Boston by General Gage. Even more are on the way. -
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere rides into Lexington and Concord to warn the Sons of Liberty. "The British are coming, The British are coming" -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington was the first battle of the Revolutionary War which ended in a British Victory. In the battle of Concord, the Americans stopped the British and made them return back to Boston. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The fort was captured by Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen. All the supplies were taken from the fort including cannons. The Americans won. -
Second Continental Congress Meet.
The Second Continental Congress made a continental army that was led by George Washington. The king hired 30,000 German troops in response to the army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle was fought on Breed's Hill. William Prescott ordered " Don't fire until you see the white of their eyes." The British won and the Americans ran out of ammunition. -
Washington Arrives on Outskirts of Boston with Continental troops
Washington knows that his men are disorganized and need more weapons. -
"Common Sense" Published by Thomas Paine
Common Sense inspires more colonists to join the patriots. "Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation" - Thomas Paine, Common sense. -
British Surrender Boston
Washington know is army is ready and now has the weapons needed. Washington placed his cannon to look over Boston. The British Retreat and America wins. -
Second Continental Congress Meets Again.
The Second Continental Congress debates on declaring independence. Thomas Jefferson writes the document. -
Second Continental Congress Votes for Independence
All of the 13 vote yes for declaring independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
