U.S. History Notes

May 1775: Second Continental Congress. Sam and John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Benjamin Franklin. 

Important Accomplishments: Make George Washington head of the Continental Army; Created Continental Army. Sent Olive Branch Petition to England. Declare Independence.

1775: Battle of Quebec- Richard Montgomery Benedict Arnold

1776

Thomas Paine- Common Sense

Rending of Declaration to troops across the colonies.