American Revolution

American Revolution

By: Jacob 3

Early on May 10, 1775, Allen's men sneaked into Fort Ticonderoga. They suprised the guards, capturing the fort without firing a shot.

On April 18, 1775, British general Thomas Gage sent about 700 soilders from Boston. They had orders to siese the waepong and arrest Samuel Adams and John Handcock.

April 18, 1775

On June 17, 1775, British soliders led by Major John Pitcairn crossed the Charles River in boats. They marched up Breed's Hill tward the earthern walls where the colonists waited.

In January, 1776 cannons dragged from Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point by colonial soilders finally reached Boston. Soon, cannon fire poured into British camps in the city. In march the British sailed out of Boston.

In June 1776 a committe was appointed by conggress to write a Declaration of Indepndence, a document stating that the colonies were independent from Great Britain.

May 10, 1775

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June 17, 1775

January, 1776

June, 1776