dec 14, 1774 - Storming of fort william and Mary

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The Capture of Fort William and Mary took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. local Patriots stormed Fort William and Mary, guarding the mouth of the busy seaport. The power was distributed through various New Hampshire towns for possible use in the looming battle against Great Britain. They fought the royal militia, took the king's gunpowder, tore down the British flag, and showed that no one had authority over them.

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