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Because they knew there were lots of people there that were loyal to Britain and they thought they might help since the army lost control of Boston.

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Where were the British warships waiting in 1775?

In 1775, British warships were primarily stationed in Boston Harbor. This strategic location allowed them to support British troops stationed in Boston and to maintain control over the surrounding areas during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. The presence of these warships was crucial for resupplying troops and enforcing British authority in the colonies.


Where did Revolutionary War took place in?

The Revolutionary War started in Boston aka "The Shot Heard Round the World" in 1775. As for the battles, they occurred all over the Eastern Seaboard which was then the 13 colonies. It was between America and Great Britain and started mostly because the British were over taxing American goods.


What battle went on in B oston between 1775-1783?

There were several events. In 1773 the Boston Tea Party took place and the Boston Massacre was not a battle, but was blown up into an event by Revere's drawing of British soldiers shooting colonial people. In 1775 the British marched from Boston to Lexington to collect guns and arms hidden there and there was a battle over Bunker Hill. The British laid siege to the city in 1775.


When was the battle of bunker hill started?

The Battle of Bunker Hill, which actually took place on Breeds Hill was fought on June 17, 1775 and resulted in an indecisive victory for the British, though the retreat of the Americans allowed the British to take control over the Charles town Peninsula.


Who was the British king of 1775?

The British king in 1775 was King George III. He reigned from 1760 to 1820 and is known for his tumultuous relationship with the American colonies, which ultimately led to the American Revolutionary War. His policies and attempts to exert control over the colonies were significant factors in the growing desire for independence among the colonists.

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Where were the British warships waiting in 1775?

In 1775, British warships were primarily stationed in Boston Harbor. This strategic location allowed them to support British troops stationed in Boston and to maintain control over the surrounding areas during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. The presence of these warships was crucial for resupplying troops and enforcing British authority in the colonies.


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Where did Revolutionary War took place in?

The Revolutionary War started in Boston aka "The Shot Heard Round the World" in 1775. As for the battles, they occurred all over the Eastern Seaboard which was then the 13 colonies. It was between America and Great Britain and started mostly because the British were over taxing American goods.


What battle went on in B oston between 1775-1783?

There were several events. In 1773 the Boston Tea Party took place and the Boston Massacre was not a battle, but was blown up into an event by Revere's drawing of British soldiers shooting colonial people. In 1775 the British marched from Boston to Lexington to collect guns and arms hidden there and there was a battle over Bunker Hill. The British laid siege to the city in 1775.


When was the battle of bunker hill started?

The Battle of Bunker Hill, which actually took place on Breeds Hill was fought on June 17, 1775 and resulted in an indecisive victory for the British, though the retreat of the Americans allowed the British to take control over the Charles town Peninsula.


Who was the British king of 1775?

The British king in 1775 was King George III. He reigned from 1760 to 1820 and is known for his tumultuous relationship with the American colonies, which ultimately led to the American Revolutionary War. His policies and attempts to exert control over the colonies were significant factors in the growing desire for independence among the colonists.


What did England do in 1775 that added heat to the colonial inconsistancy?

In 1775 England tried to take over most of what is now Massachusetts by taking away its right to govern itself. They also enlarged the size of Quebec to include most of the northern Colonies.


What where the the two sides in the debate over British taxation of the colonies?

the British and the Indians America's over the control of the 13 colonies and to gain more land