To get a better understanding of the events of the Revolutionary War, it is helpful to evaluate the strategies of the Continental army and the British army in the war and how they both planned to win. The battles and events that took place were often strategically planned with the…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Boston is famous for its history. The city's geological features were carved by glaciers over 20,000 years ago and it has been occupied by humans for more than 12,000 years. The area was once home to the Massachuset tribe before being settled by colonists in the 17th century and becoming…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The American Revolution took place between 1765 and 1783 but many important events led up to it and a few that followed. Here are the events of the American Revolution as they happened: 1754-1763:♠ The French and Indian War takes place October 1763:♠ The Proclamation of 1763 March 1765:♠ The…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Shot Heard Round the World occurred during a brief battle between British troops and local minutemen at the North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, during the Revolutionary War. When Did the Shot Heard Round the World Happen? The Shot Heard Round the World took place on April 19, 1775, after…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The Olive Branch Petition was a final attempt by the colonists to avoid going to war with Britain during the American Revolution. It was a document in which the colonists pledged their loyalty to the crown and asserted their rights as British citizens. The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Although the Siege of Boston lasted for almost an entire year, the British were finally forced to leave Boston, Massachusetts on March 17, 1776 during the American Revolution in Massachusetts. The British troops were forced to leave after the continental army heavily fortified Dorchester Heights with cannons taken from Fort…| History of Massachusetts Blog
General Thomas Gage was the commander-In-chief of North America for the British army in the Revolutionary War. As the military governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, in April of 1775, Gage and his troops inadvertently started the Revolutionary War when they attempted to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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
Boston Post Road is a historic road between Boston and New York City. It was the first mail route in America and is one of the oldest roads in Massachusetts. It later became a part of the King's Highway, which is the oldest road in America. The following is a…| History of Massachusetts Blog
The American Revolution is one of the most thoroughly documented subjects in American history. Countless books have been published on the topic, and there are new ones coming out every year. For readers interested in learning more about the revolution, these books are a great place to start. Since the…| 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 Boston Tea Party was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution and the British reacted to it with shock. The day after the Boston Tea Party, John Adams speculated in his diary about how the British would punish the people of Massachusetts and his theories eerily foreshadowed what was…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Boston, Massachusetts is known as “the birthplace of the American Revolution” because many historic events took place there during the revolution. Boston played an important role in the American Revolution because it was the capital of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, the home of the colonial government, and the center…| History of Massachusetts Blog
Boston Light is a historic lighthouse in Boston Harbor. The lighthouse was built in 1716, making it the first lighthouse in America. The lighthouse has since been rebuilt and is now an 89-foot-tall, conical-shaped lighthouse made out of rubble stone with brick lining. The following is a timeline of the…| History of Massachusetts Blog