Boston Neck
Leaves Boston by the land route through Boston Neck to avoid British attention.
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1775 in United States of America
Explore 30 historical events and records for United States of America in 1775.
Historical records for United States of America in 1775
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April
Cambridge Route
Rides through Roxbury and Cambridge on the way to Lexington.
Concord Road
Leaves Lexington with Revere and Samuel Prescott to continue the warning toward Concord.
Hancock-Clarke House
Reaches Lexington and warns John Hancock and Samuel Adams of danger.
Midnight Ride
Joseph Warren sends William Dawes and Paul Revere to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the British march.
Midnight Ride
Dispatches William Dawes and Paul Revere to warn Patriot leaders of the British march.
Minutemen
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Siege of Concord
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Siege of Lexington
Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons
Battle of Concord
His warning forms part of the alert network before fighting at Concord.
Battle of Lexington
His warning helps Patriot leaders and militia prepare before fighting begins at Lexington.
Battle of Lexington
Commands the Minutemen
Escape
Avoids capture after British patrols interrupt the riders beyond Lexington.
May
Continental Congress
Elected President of the Second Continental Congress, succeeding Peyton Randolph after Henry Middleton declined the nomination
June
Battle of Bunker Hill
Killed during the Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill
Commander in Chief during the Battle of Bunker Hill
July
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Commander of Continental Forces
Appointed Commander of the Continental forces
Commander of Continental Forces
Appointed Commander of the Continental forces
Reform of Armed Forces
Begins transforming the army while maintaining the Siege of Boston
October
Navy
The US navy is founded
Other events (month unknown)
Adjutant
Appointed Adjutant General of the Continental Army
Adjutant
Appointed Adjutant General of the Continental Army
Capture of Saint Johns
Americans under General Richard Montgomery capture the British fort of Saint Johns
Continental Army
Appointed Adjutant General of the Continental Army
Continental Army
Appointed Adjutant General of the Continental Army
Major General
Appointed Major General
Major General
Appointed Major General
President of Provincial Congress
Appointed President of the provincial Congress
President of USA
Appointed President of the provincial Congress
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