The Siege of Boston (apr 19, 1775 – mar 17, 1776)
Description:
The Siege of Boston began on April 19, 1775, when American militiamen surrounded and trapped the British army inside the Boston & Charlestown necks. By surrounding and blocking these strips of land, the colonial militia prevented the British from escaping to the countryside.-This event set the stage for later events by allowing the colonial forces to inflict significant casualties against the British.
-This event was the result of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which sparked the Revolutionary War.
-This event contributed to the freedom of liberty by providing the body of battles in the war for the colonial freedom.
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Date:
apr 19, 1775
mar 17, 1776
~ 11 months