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American Revolution

Discover the pivotal events from the First Continental Congress in 1774 to the Declaration of Independence and beyond. Learn about key figures, actions, battles, and documents that shaped the birth of a nation.

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American Revolution

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  1. American Revolution

  2. First Continental Congress • September 1774 • Philadelphia • Purpose-determine how to react to the threat to their rights and liberties. • Delegates • Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, George Washington, John Dickinson, John Jay

  3. Actions of the Congress • Suffolk Resolves called for a repeal of the Intolerable Acts. • Declaration of Rights and Grievances was a petition to the king to make right colonial grievances and restore colonial rights. • The Association urged the creation of committees to enforce economic sanctions of the Suffolk Resolve. • Called for a Second Continental Congress if colonial rights were not recognized.

  4. Lexington and Concord • April 18, 1775 • First fighting in the American Revolution • British troops sent to seize military supplies. • Minutemen (militia) warned by Paul Revere and William Dawes

  5. Bunker Hill • June 17, 1775 • Actually Breed’s Hill • Britain took the hill but Americans claimed a victory.

  6. Second Continental Congress • May 1775 • Philadelphia • Two divisions • Declaration of independence • Negotiating a new relationship with Britain • Declaration of the Causes and Necessities for Taking Up Arms • Called on colonies to provide troops • George Washington appointed commander-in-chief

  7. Olive Branch Petition (July 1775) • Sent to King George III • Colonies pledged their loyalty to the king and asked for peace and the protection of colonial rights. • Prohibitory Act (August 1775) • Declared the colonies in rebellion.

  8. Thomas Paine • Common Sense • Called for colonies to become independent states and break all political ties with Britain.

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