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Who was the lead general for the British at the start of the revolutionary war?
Thomas Gage was in command at first. He was replaced by William Howe in September, 1775.
Who were the many soldiers which fought under General Washington?
All of them. General Washington is selected/ elected to be Commander in Chief on 15 June 1775. General Washington takes command of the army, which was based outside of Boston at Cambridge on 3, July, 1775.
Who was the British General forced to retreat from Boston?
George Grenville IMPROVEMENT The British commander in Boston was General Thomas Gage. He was also the British commander in chief in America.
What type of artillery did General Washington have when he returned to take command of American troops around Boston in 1775?
General George Washington came to Boston after the Battle of Bunker Hill to take command of American forces surrounding Boston in 1775. He came with British artillery that became available when British Fort Ticonderoga surrendered. Patriot Henry Knox was given credit for dragging a good number of captured cannons from the fort. It was heavy work to drag the artillery over rough terrain to get to Boston.
What is the importance of the battle with bunker hill in 1775?
The battle of bunker hill showed the colonist that they could hold their own against the british. General Washington soon arrived to command the siege of Boston.To drive out the British,Washington needed the cannons from fort Ticonderoga.
Which country did America fight for independence?
America fought the British Empire for independance in 1775-9.
Who was the british military governor of massachusetts in 1775?
General Thomas Gage
Who led the British Army during the American Revolution?
During the American Revolution, the British Army was primarily led by General Sir William Howe. He served as the Commander-in-Chief of British forces in North America from 1775 to 1778. Other notable leaders included General Cornwallis and General Burgoyne, who played significant roles in various campaigns throughout the conflict.
What did the British introduce in America in the year 1775?
In 1775, the British introduced a more aggressive military presence in America, leading to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. This included the deployment of troops to enforce British laws and collect taxes, which escalated tensions between the colonists and the British government. The battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775 marked the beginning of armed conflict, as colonial militia resisted British attempts to seize weapons and arrest revolutionary leaders.
How old was George Washington when he was general?
He was 43 when he took command of the Colonial army in 1775. He was 51 when the war ended and his army disbanded.
Who was the commander of the British who ordered the to destroy the military stores at concord in April of 1775?
General Thomas Gage
Where did the British land when they arrived in March 1775?
The British arrived in Fort Hill on March 1775(12,000 British troops)
