Road to Revolution 5.3 & 5.4

Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental Troops

Jul 15, 1775

Washington realizes the men are disorganized and need discipline & needed weapons

"Common Sense" published by Thomas Paine

Jan 10, 1776

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

Mar 17, 1776

Washington believes his army is ready & weapons arrive
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking Boston

Second Continental Congress meet again

Jun 15, 1776

Debate on declaring independence
Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document

Second Continental Congress votes for independence

Jul 2, 1776

All 13 colonies vote YES on declaring independence

The Declaration of Independence is signed!

Jul 4, 1776