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second continetal congress
print $$$$ set up post office created continental army led by george washington sent olive branch asking the king to protect thier rights king hires 30,000 hessains soldiers -
washington arrives on outskirts of boston with continental
realizes men are disorganized & need discipline
needed weponds -
"sommon 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 TIMETO PART" thomas paine , common sense -
british surrender boston
washington believes his army is ready & weapons arrive
washington puts cannons on dorchester heights overlooking boston
british retreat - american victory