Road To Independence

First Continental Congress Meet

Sep 5, 1772

All colonies send representatives except for Georgia.
Voted to send a statement of grievances.

The Capture Of Fort Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

Benedict Arnold Ethan Allen capture the fort
Get all the supplies from the fort Including the cannons
American victory

Second Continental Congress Meet

May 10, 1775

Authorized the printing of money
Set up a post office
Created the Continental army led by George Washington
Sent Olive branch asking king to protect their rights
King hires 30000 Hessian Soldiers in response

Washington Arrives on outskirts of Boston with Continental troops

Jul 15, 1775

Realizes men are disorganized need discipline
Needs weapons

Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Jan 10, 1776

Pamphlet inspires 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."

British Surrender Boston

Mar 17, 1776

Washington believes his army Is ready weapons arrive
Washington puts cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking boston
British retreat - American Victory

Second Continental Congress meet again.

Jun 15, 1776

Debate on declaring Independence.
Thomas Jefferson Is the primary author of the document.