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Continental Congress
All colonies but Geography had representatives. Voted to send a Statement of Grievances, voted to boycott British goods and trade. Patrick VA representative urged to untie against Britain. -
1,000's or 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. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Lexington was the 1st Battle of the American Revolutionary war, "The shot heard around the world" Ralph Waldo Emerson, British Victory. Battle of Concord, Americans Stop British and force them to retreat back to Boston. American Victory. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture the fort. Get all supplies in the fort including cannons. American victory. -
Second Continental Meeting
Start printing their own money. Made a post office. Made the Continental Army lead by George Washington. Sent an Olive Branch asking the King to protect their rights. The King hires 30,000 Hessian's Soldiers. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Fought on Breed's Hill. "Don't fire until you see the whites in the whites of the eyes" William Prescott. British won. British learning it won't be easy winning. -
Washington Arrives on the Outskirts of Boston with Continental Troops
Realizes his men were disorganized and needed discipline and weapons. -
"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 -
British Surrender Boston
Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive. Washington pits cannons on Dorchester and gets the high ground overlooking Boston. Boston gets captured and American wins -
Second Continental Meet Again
Debating on declaring independence. Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document. -
Second Continental Congress Votes for Independence
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The Declaration of Independence is Signed