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Continental Congress Meets
All colonies but Georgia have representatives. Voted to send a "statement of grievances". Voted to Boycott all British Trade. Patrick Henry- Va rep. urged colonists to unite against Britain. -
1,000's of Redcoats in Boston
General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way. -
Midnight ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere rides to warn the Sons of Liberty in Lexington and Concord that the "British are coming... The British are coming.." -
Battels of Lexington & Concord
Battle of Lexington- 1st battle of American Revolutionary war. "shot heard round the world"- Ralph Waldo Emerson. British victory. Battle of Concord- Americans Stop British and force them to retreat back to Boston. American victory -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get all supplies in the fort including cannons. American victory. -
Battle of Bunker hill
Fought on Breed's Hill. "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes" - William Prescott. British victory ( Americans ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating the Americans will not be easy.