The Battles of Lexington and Concord had left Thomas Gage and his British Army in Boston. The British had underestimated the army that was created and the ability of the men who fought. They were very outnumbered and unable to move.
May 10, 1775
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
War had not been declared and many viewed the problems in Boston as a rebellion. Shortly after Lexington and Concord, Benedict Arnold raised an army and was given permission to capture Fort Ticonderoga. Jun 14, 1775
The Creation of the Continental Army
John Adams had led the debate for independence on the floor of the Second Continental Congress. He was met with much opposition but as the offenses of Britain continued to mount support continued to grow. He made a surprise nomination of George Washington as the Commander-in-chief of a new Continental Army.
Jun 16, 1775
Foritfication of Breed's Hill
After learning of British intention to take the high ground in Boston the provincials made a risky move to move from Bunker Hill to Breed’s Hill. They made the move at night and dug trenches and built redoubts.
Jun 17, 1775
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a victory for the British and became a great piece of information for those pushing for the Declaration of Independence. In this battle two key players in the Battles of Lexington and Concord would fall and the provincials would gain the respect of the British regulars. It would become the bloodiest battle of the America
