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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..." -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Lexington - 1st Battle of the Revolutionary war
- "Shot heard around the world." as told by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- BRITISH VICTORY Battle of Concord - Americans stop British forces and force them to retreat.
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Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get all supplies in the fort including cannons. AMERICAN VICTORY. -
Second Continental Congress Meeting
Print Money Set up post office Created Continental Army led by George Washington Sent Olive Branch asking king to protect their rights King hires 30,000 Hessian soldiers in response -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Fought on Breed's hill. "Don't fire until you see the Whites of their eyes." - William Prescott BRITISH & AMERICAN VICTORY -
Washington Arrives on the Outskirts if Boston with Continental Troops
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Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become Patriots "Every thing that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries. 'Tis time to part." 2nd most read thing in the colony. -
British Surrender Boston
Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights, overlooking Boston AMERICAN VICTORY - BRITISH RETREAT -
Second Continental Congress Meets Again
Debate on declaring independence Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence ***WITH HELP -
Second Continental Congress Votes for Independence
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The Declaration of Independence is Signed
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
