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The Boston Massacre and the Gaspee Affair?
Boston massacre- killing of 5 men when soldiers were at the coloniesGaspee affair- the torching of the schooner Gaspee
When did the colonists burn Gaspee?
June 10th, 1772
What was the cause and effect of the gaspee affair?
The stamp act and customs laws caused the colonists to rebel and attack the ship. The effect was the ship's captain and his crew being injured and captured, and the ship being sunk.
What major battles took place in Rhode Island colony?
The Battle of Rhode Island. The Gaspee Affair.
Why was the cutter gaspee burned down?
On June 9, 1772 the British revenue schooner, Cutter Gaspee, ran aground in Rhode Island. Colonists set fire to the ship during the night.
The Boston Massacre and the Gaspee Affair?
Boston massacre- killing of 5 men when soldiers were at the coloniesGaspee affair- the torching of the schooner Gaspee
What did colonists do to a british ship called the gaspee affair?
The colonists from Rhode Island went to the Gaspee on June 10, 1773 and surrounded the boat. They then took all the crew members as prisoners and shot at the captain, Lt. Duddington, but he wasn't killed. When the crew was off the ship, the Rhode Islanders, lead by John Brown, looted and burned the ship. The Gaspee then exploded from the fire.
Who was the only casualty in Gaspee affair?
Lieutenant William Dudingston
When did the colonists burn Gaspee?
June 10th, 1772
What was the cause and effect of the gaspee affair?
The stamp act and customs laws caused the colonists to rebel and attack the ship. The effect was the ship's captain and his crew being injured and captured, and the ship being sunk.
What major battles took place in Rhode Island colony?
The Battle of Rhode Island. The Gaspee Affair.
The British Navy tried to stop the smuggling by the colonists and sent the which of these to capture the smugglers?
H.M.S. Gaspee
The British Navy tried to stop the smuggling by the colonists and sent the to capture the smugglers?
H.M.S. Gaspee
Why was the cutter gaspee burned down?
On June 9, 1772 the British revenue schooner, Cutter Gaspee, ran aground in Rhode Island. Colonists set fire to the ship during the night.
Are there any revolutionary war words that start with g?
Great Britain George Washington generals government Gaspee Affair
The british customs schooner that ran around providence Rhode Island and was attacked and burned by colonists?
Gaspeé
Did the gaspee affair lead to committee of correspondence?
Yes, the Gaspee Affair lead directly to the committess of correspondance. The burning of the ship was another cause of the revolution that eventually lead to the groups of patrirots that met in order to reject new laws passed by Britain. Although many people get this confused, this is in fact true. Hope this helps! Source - U.S History Tutor.
