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Continental Congress Meets
Every colony but Georgia was there. Voted to send a "statement of grievances". Voted to boycott all Britain. Patrick Henry- VA rep, urged colonist to unite against Britain. -
1000 of Redcoats in Boston
General Gage brings thousand of British solders 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." -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Lexington- 1st battle of American Revolutionary war. " Shot hear 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 congress meet
Printed money, setup 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 response) -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Fought on breeds hill, " Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes"- William Prescott. British victory ( Americans ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating Americans would not be easy. -
Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with continental troops
Realizes men are disorganized & need discipline, need weapons. -
"Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine
pamphlet inspires colonist to become patriots. " Everything 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. -
British surrender to Boston
Washington believes his army is ready and weapons arrive. Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston. British retreat- American Victory. -
Second Continental Congress Meet Again
Debate on declaring independence, Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document. -
Second Continental Congress Vote for Independence
All 13 colonies agreed on Independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is signed
