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Townshend Act
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First Continental Congress meets
All the 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. -
The battles of Lexington and Concord