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the second continental congress meet
print $$$$$
set up post office
created continental army led by george washington
sent olive branch asking king to protect ther rights king hires 30 000 hessians soldiers in response -
washington arrives on outskirts of boston with continental troops
realizes men are disorganized & need discipline need guns -
common sense'' published by thomas paine
pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots everthing that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. the blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time tp part '' thomas paun e ,common sense -
british surrender boston
washington believes his army is ready & weapons arrive
weapons arrive washington puts cannons on dorchester
heights overlooking boston britsh retreat - american victory.