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continental congress meet
All colonies but Georgia have representatives. voted to send a statement of grievances. voted to boycott all British trade Patrick Henry representative urged colonist to unite against Britain -
1000 of redcoats in Boston
general Gage brings thousands of British solders to Boston with more on the way. -
midnight ride of Paul revere
paul revere rides to warn the sons of liberty in Lexington and concerd that the british are coming... the british are coming .. -
battles of lexington and concord
battle of lexington
1st battle of american revolutionary war
shot heard round the world - ralph waldo emerson
british victory
battle of concord - amercans stop british and force them to restreat back to boston
amercan victory -
second continental congress meet
print $$$$
set up post office
created the continental army led by george washington
sent olive branch asking king to protect thier rights
king hires 30000 hessians soldiers in response -
washington arrives on outskirts of boston with continental troops
realizes men are disorganized and need discipline
need weapons -
common sence published by thomas paine
pamphlet inspires more colonist to become patriots everything that is right or reasonable pleads for seperation the blood of the slain the weeping voice of nature cries tis time to part thomas paine -
british surrender boston
washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive
washington puts cannons on dorchester heights over looking boston -
second continental congress votes for independence
all 13 colonies vote yes on declaring independence -
the declarition of indipendance is signed