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Second continental congress meet again
Debate on declaring independence
Thomas Jefferson is the primary author of the document -
First continental congress meets
All colonies but Georgia have representatives. Voted to send a "statement of grievances". Voted to boycott all British trade. Patrick Henry VA rep. urged colonists to unite against Britain. -
1000's of 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... The british are coming.." -
Battles of Lexington & Concord
Battle of Lexington
1st battle of American Revolutionary War
“shot heard round the world” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
BRITISH Victory
Battle of Concord
Americans Stop British and force them to retreat back to Boston
AMERICAN Victory -
Second Continental Congress Meet
Print $$$
Set up 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 -
British Surrender Boston
Washington believes his army is ready & weapons arrive.
Washington puts cannons on Dochestrate Heights overlooking Boston
BRITISH retreat- AMERICAN victory -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold & Ethan Allen capture the fort
Get all supplies in the fort including cannons
AMERICAN Victory -
Battle of Bunker Hill
fought on Breed’s Hill Map
“Don’t Fire until you see the whites of their eyes” - William Prescott
BRITISH Victory (Americans ran out of ammunition) British learn defeating Americans would NOT be easy. -
Second Continental Congress Vote For Independence
All 13 colonies vote YES on declaring independence -
Washington arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops
Realizes men are disorganized & need discipline
Needs weapons -
The Declaration Of Independence is signed!