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Continental Congress meets
09/05/1774 All colonies but Georgia have representatives.
Voted to send a "statement of grievances."
Voted to Boycott all British Trade.
Patrick Henry- VA rep. urged colonist to unite against Britain. -
1000's of Redcoats in Boston
General Gage brings thousands of British soldiers to Boston with more on the way. -
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Battle of Lexington & Concord
Battle pf ;Lexington-
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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 Continent Congress meet
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's Soldiers in responds -
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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 -
Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with COntinental Troops
Realizes men are disorganized and need discipline.
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Common Sense Published 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 Thomas Paine common sense -
Second Continental Congress Meet again
Debate on declaring independence. -
Second Continental Congress votes for Independence
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The Declaration of Independence is signed!