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The First Continental Congress
55 delegates gathered in Philadelphia to set up a political body so that they could take action against the British as they were angered by certain laws the British had imposed upon them that they thought were violating their rights. They voted to boycott all British trade in the vote and stand against the British rulers. -
Thousands of Redcoats Appear in Boston
Great Britain sends Thousands of soldiers to Boston with more reinforcements on their way while Militias were stockpiling weapons and ammunition to fight off the British. -
Midnight ride of Paul Revere
During the Night the British started to move towards Lexington. As they moved they were spotted and had been found out by people who hurried back to Lexington to spread the word that the British were on their way. The British made it there at Dawn where about 70 Minutemen were waiting for them ready for battle. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington was the first battle during the American Revolutionary War which the British had won. However in the battle of Concord The Americans managed to stop the British and force their retreat to Boston. -
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Americans took over Fort Ticonderoga in order to steal their supplies and bring it back to Boston. -
Second Continental Congress meet
The Second Continental Congress met to discuss the matter of the war and what to do about it. They started Printing Money, setting up post offices, created a continental army who was led by George Washington, and they Sent an olive branch asking the King of England for peace and protection of their rights. In response to this the King hires 30,000 Hessian Soldiers. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle was a British victory as the Americans eventually ran out of ammunition for their weapons and were swiftly defeated by the British. However the British suffered heavy losses on their side. The Americans would soon have to make a decision whether to side with the British or the Colonists. -
Washington arrives on the outskirts of Boston with Continental troops
As Washington arrives he begins to realize that the people in their forces weren't disciplined and not equipped to fight. -
"Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine
This pamphlet inspired more people to become more patriotic and to side with the colonists over the British and it works. -
British Surrender Boston
Washington believes that his army is ready to fight as more weapons arrive as they put cannons overlooking Boston on Dorchester Heights as they invade causing the British to retreat and the Americans to win. -
Second Continental Congress meet again
The Second Continental Congress met for the second time to discuss proclaiming their freedom writing a document about it. -
Second Continental Congress votes for Independence
All colonies voted for whether or not they would declare independence and they all agreed upon the fact that they would in fact declare independence -
The Declaration of independence is signed!
The signing of the declaration of independence marks the independence of the country from Britain.