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In April of 1775, the British military governor of Massachusetts, General Thomas Gage, issued non-written orders to British troops stationed in Boston to march in force to the town of Concord and arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock, among others. These men were known to be leaders of the growing rebellion movement in the Colonies and were rumored to be hiding out in the area of Concord. Written orders specified uncovering and destroying arms also rumored to be hidden in Concord.
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Who formed the Committee of Correspondence?
Samuel Adams cretated the committee of correspondence so the colonists can get inform of the british actions.
What did the colonist try to hide from the British at Lexington and concord?
The colonists tried to protect a military depot they had established at Concord and hide John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were staying there.
What does Samuel Adams mean in his quote What a glorious morning for America?
Samuel Adams remarked that it was a glorious morning for America when he heard about gunfire at the Battle of Lexington. The Battle of Lexington was one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War, which led to American independence.
Who did Samuel Adams revived to continue circulating grievances against the British government?
Samuel Adams revived the Sons of Liberty to continue circulating grievances against the British government.
Why did colonists clash with the British at Lexington and Concord?
The British troops moved on Lexington and Concord in an attempt to seize a reported arms cache, and to attempt the capture of John Hancock and Samuel Adams. The information obtained by the British concerning the existence of the arms and the whereabouts of Hancock and Adams was good, but the two patriots were warned of the British movement by Paul Revere, and the colonials chose to stand and fight rather than retire, thus starting the war for American Independence.
