Lexington, Massachusetts is a historic town in Middlesex county. First settled in the early 17th century as a part of Cambridge, Lexington was eventually incorporated as a town in the 18th century and later became famous for being the site of one of the first battles in the Revolutionary War.…| History of Massachusetts Blog
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
Many countries besides Great Britain and the United States took part in the Revolutionary War during the American Revolution. Some served as belligerents (a nation or person lawfully engaged in war) while others were allies or mercenaries. Each side had its own specific reason for joining the war. For some,…| 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
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 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