Outcome of the
Intolerable Acts
First Continental Congress
Sept 1774
• 50 leaders from 12 colonies First Continental
Congress
• Many spoke for their own colony, but needed to
come together!
• Love of country and hatred of tyranny united them
• Sent KGIII a peaceful message.
• Decided on new boycotts of British goods
Militias formed
• Patriots made militias incase new boycotts
failed
• Minutemen- ready to fight in 60 seconds
• Marched and drilled
Shot Heard ‘Round the World
• Colonists were hiding gunpowder and weapons in Concord.
• Paul Revere and William Dawes’ famous ride (The British
are coming!- 1 if by land, 2 if by sea…)
• Militia waited for British in Lexington, were attacked
suddenly. Lost battle, Brits marched to Concord.
– (Shot heard round the world)
• North Bridge- Brits opened fire, expecting another win.
• Colonists held positions, Brits retreated!