• 23: U.S. Revolutionary War: 1st Year of War: A summary

  • Jun 25 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
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  • In 1775, the American Revolutionary War escalated dramatically. The year began with skirmishes such as the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April, marking the first military engagements between colonial militia and British troops. These clashes fueled colonial sentiment against British rule and bolstered the call for independence. The siege of Boston followed, with colonial forces tightening their grip around the city. Meanwhile, George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in June, signaling a pivotal moment in the colonies' unified resistance. By year's end, tensions were high, battles were fought, and the stage was set for a full-scale war for independence in the coming years. Sources: Britannica: Timeline of the American Revolution: https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-revolution American Battlefield Trust: American Revolution Timeline: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/american-revolution-timeline#1775 Britannica: The Battles of Lexington and Concord:https://www.britannica.com/event/Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord American Battlefield Trust: Fort Ticonder (1775): https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/fort-ticonderoga-1775 American Battlefield Trust: The Olive Branch Petition: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/olive-branch-petition National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/resources-declaration-secondcontinentalcongress.htm#:~:text=Contact%20Us-,The%20Second%20Continental%20Congress%20and%20the%20Declaration%20of%20Independence,Congress%20was%20preparing%20for%20war. American Battefield Trust: Bunker Hill: Breed’s Hill: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/bunker-hill Naval History and Heritage Command: The Birth of the U.S. Navy: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/heritage/origins-of-the-navy/birth-of-the-us-navy.html Wikipedia: Siege of Savage’s Old Fields: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Savage%27s_Old_Fields American Battlefield Trust: Great Bridge: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/great-bridge Wikipedia: The snow Campaign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Campaign American Battlefield Trust: Richard Montgomery: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/major-general-richard-montgomery
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