In total, more than 1,500 Revolutionary War battles occurred during the American Revolution. These skirmishes and battles occurred in all thirteen colonies. The first battles occurred in Massachusetts but the majority of the battles occurred in New York, New Jersey and South Carolina. In addition, many battles also occurred in…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Geography greatly influenced the early battles of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts and, in particular, around Boston. Many of the outcomes of these early battles were a result of the local geography and the effect it had on the military strategies of the Revolutionary War. History of Boston's Geography: Boston,…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the early battles of the Revolutionary War and the most significant battle of the Siege of Boston. The battle took place on June 17 in 1775. The following are some facts about the Battle of Bunker Hill: What Was the Battle of…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The French and Indian War, which took place between 1754-1763, was a conflict between Great Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. The French and Indian War later became a global war when it spread to Europe in 1756 and nearly every European great power at the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt that began in Massachusetts in the 18th century. The conflict, which took place between the years 1763 and 1783, was originally between Great Britain and the British North American colonies but later became a global war when France, Spain and the Dutch Republic…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Siege of Boston took place in Boston during the Revolutionary War. The siege was the beginning phase of the Revolutionary War, during which American militiamen surrounded and trapped the British army inside Boston. How Did the Siege of Boston Begin? The siege began on April 19, 1775, when British…| History of Massachusetts Blog