History That Doesn't Suck 5: "Delenda est Bostonia:" a Congress, Paul Rides, & the First Shot at Lexington
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Boston's Role in the Rebellion
- While other colonies also rebelled, Boston was the focal point of colonial resistance.
- Boston's consistent defiance since the Seven Years' War made it a target for Parliament.
Colonial Defiance
- Colonists in Connecticut burned the Boston Port Act and declared it oppressive.
- Virginian legislators, including Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson, called for a colonial meeting.
A Unified Identity?
- Patrick Henry declared, "I am not a Virginian, but an American," advocating for a unified identity.
- Despite this, the Congress voted by colony, not individual delegate.