AMH 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 77: Abigail Adams, French And Indian War, Massachusetts Route 2
28 Mar 2018
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
First battle of american war for independence. 4 am 700 british troops confront 70 men in the massachusetts militia. Random shot blown, beginning of american revolutionary war. 7 am - british break down into 3 groups to look for weapons in the manor house, bridge, and community of concord. They find weapons everywhere colonists in every corner, hiding and utilizing guerilla warfare on the british. Leader: george washington: he wanted the job, experience, connections (25238, virginia. The colonies made a final offer of peace to britain, agreeing to be loyal to the british government if it addressed their grievances. Arnold and allen (w/ green mountain boys) attack ft. ticonderoga. Ft. ticonderoga used to store weapons up on a cliff. Turns into the villages for british troops (retirement spot) Just knocked on the door and were able to take weapons. Found 90 gallons of rum, celebration lasted 3 days. Grew up rich, father was a merchant, etc.
