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All colonies but georgia have representatives. Voted to boycott british trade. patrick henry va rep. urged colonists to unite britain.
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General gage brings thousands of british soldiers to boston, with more on the way.
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Paul revere rides to warm the sons of liberty in lexington and concord that the "british are coming".
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Ist battle of american revolution war "shot heard round the world"- ralph waldo.
Emerson british victory
Battle of concord
Americans stop the british and force them to retreat back to boston AMERICAN VICTORY -
Benedict arnold & ethan allen capture the fort
They get all supplies in the fort
AMERICAN VICTORY -
Set up post office
Created continental army led by george washington
Sent olive branch asking king to protect their rights
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Fought on breeds hill
Don't fire until you see whites of their eyes-william prescott
BRITISH VICTORY(americans ran out of ammo)british learn defending americans will not be easy -
Realized men are disorganized & need discipline Needs weapons
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Pamphlet inspires more colonists to become patriots
Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation.blood if the slain the weeping voice of nature cires Its time to part- Thomas paine, Common sense -
Washington believes his army is ready & weapons arrive Washington puts cannons on dorchester
Heights overlooking boston
British retreat- American victory -
Debate on declaring independence
thomas jefferson is the primary author of the document -
9/10 vote on independence
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THE FORTH OF JULY
