Ideas Help Start a Revolution

By abilenemcguire

  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress
    In May of 1775, the second Continental Congress was made in Philadelphia to debate the next move. Minutemen and British soldiers were in a battle outside of Boston and the king was getting increasingly angry. The Congress appointed a commander; George Washington. The Congress also, authorized the printing of money to pay the troops and organized a committee to discuss foreign nations.

  • The Battle of Bunker Hill

    The Battle of Bunker Hill
    In June 17, 1775, British General Thomas Gage sent out around 2,400 troops. The troops began marching up Breed's Hill in the broad lines. The colonist waited till the last minute to fire, then they began to shoot down the redcoats. The surviving British troops attacked again, then they the third attack succeeded.

  • The Olive Branch Petition

    The Olive Branch Petition
    On July 8, 1775, the Congress sent the king the Olive Branch Petition, pushing the return of "the former harmony" between the colonies and Britain. King George rejected the petition and also issued a proclamation saying that the colonies were in rebellion. The king also urged the Parliament to order a naval blockade off of the American coast.

  • Common Sense

    Common Sense
    In April of 1776, George Washington wrote, "I find common sense is working a powerful change in the minds of many men." The Continental Congress had to make a decision; the Congress urged each colony to form its own government .

  • Declaring Independence

    Declaring Independence
    On June 7, Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee moved that "these United Colonies are, and of a right ought to be, free and independent States." Congress was preparing a formal declaration explaining the reasons for the actions of the colonies. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to express the Congress's points. Jefferson's Declaration of Independence explain the points of "natural rights".

  • Adoption of Declaration of Independence

    Adoption of Declaration of Independence
    On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted. The document was read in front of a crowd in front of Pennsylvania State House - now called the independence hall. A rush of pride and anxiety went through the crowd of Patriots.