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continental congress meets
all colonies but Georgia have representatives. vote to send a statement of grievances. voted to boycott all British trade. Patrick Henry- VA rep urged colonists to unite against britian. -
1000 redcoats to boston
General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way -
midnight ride Paul Revere
Paul Revere rides to warn the sons of liberty in Lexington and concord that the British are coming -
battles of Lexington and concord
the battle of Lexington was the first battle of the American Revolutionary war.Shot heard around the world lead to first British win. Americans stop British solders and force them to retreat back to Boston. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get all supply's including cannons. Leads to American win. -
Second Continental Congress Meet.
At the meet they print money, set up a post office, created continental army led by George Washington, and they sent Olive Branch asking king to protect their rights. King responds with hiring 30,000 Hessian Soliders -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Fought on breeds hill. "Don't fire until you see the whites of there eyes". British victory because Americans ran out of ammo. -
Washington Arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops.
He realizes men are disorganized and need discipline and they need weapons -
Common Sense Published By Thomas Paine
Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots. Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. Blood the stain the weeping voice of nature cries ITS TIME TO PART - Thomas Paine, Common sense -
British Surrender Boston
Washington believes men are ready and weapons arrive, Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights, British retreat and it is an American victory -
Second Continental Congress Meet Again
they debate on declaring independence. Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document. -
Second Continental Congress Votes For Independence
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The Deceleration Of Independence Is Signed
