AMERICAN REVOLUTION – SIEGE OF BOSTON
In the aftermath of the failed Concord expedition, the thousands of militiamen that had converged on Boston remained. Over the next few days, more arrived from further afield, including companies … Continue reading →
AMERICAN REVOLUTION – WAR BEGINS
On September 1, 1774, British soldiers removed gunpowder and other military supplies in a surprise raid on a powder magazine near Boston. This expedition alarmed the countryside, and thousands of … Continue reading →
AMERICAN REVOLUTION – BACKGROUND
In 1767, the British Parliament passed the Townshend Acts, which imposed import duties on paper, glass, paint, and other common items imported into the American colonies. The Sons of Liberty … Continue reading →