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all colonies but geroiga has representatives , voted to send a "statement of grievances"
voted to boycott all British trade. -
general gage brings thousands ofbritish soldiers to boston with more on the way -
paul revere rides to wan the sons of liberty in lexington and concord that the "British are coming ... The british are coming.." -
battle of lexington
1st battle of americans revolutionary war
"shot heard round the world" - rlaph waldo emerson
battle of concord
americans stop british and force them to retreat back to boston
american victory -
benedict arnold and enthan allen capture the fort at night
americans capture much needed supplies and ammunition in the fort including cannons -
print (money)
set up post office
created continental army led by george washington
sent olive branch asking king to protect their rights king kires 30000 hessians soldiers in response -
fought on breeds hill
dont fire until you see the whites of their eyes - williams precott
British victory (americans ran out of ammunition) Britshs learn defeating americans would not be easy. -
realizes men are disorganized and need discipline
needs weapons -
pamplet inspires more colonists to become patriots
everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation . the blod\od of the slain the weeping voice of natures cries , TIS TIME TO PART - thomas paine , common sense -
washgington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive
washington puts cannons on dorchester heights overlooking boston
british retreats american victory -
debate on declaring independence from great britain thomas jefferson is the primart author of the document -
all 13 colonies vote yes on declaring Independence -
