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∙ 14y agoThe British retreated in 1776 after a siege by Washington with cannon from Ft. Ticonderoga. British General William Howe agreed to leave Boston intact if he was allowed to leave Boston Harbour in peace.
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∙ 13y agoThe British withdrew from Boston because George Washington, the leader of the American army, wrote a letter to the colonist for more weapons in return George Washington got 2,500 lbs of lead and 56 cannons. They got more than they needed because the war did not have a time limit. The British were scared and went to Boston, but that was only the beginning of the war.
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∙ 14y agoGeneral Washington had his troops encamped in the heights above Boston. He could attack in one of two ways. He had canon aimed at their troops. In addition, Washington had already won one battle and had a fantastic reputation from the French and Indian War. The British felt they were trapped and had to get out of there.
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∙ 9y agoDuring the Revolutionary war, there was an 11 month siege of Boston by American troops who were under the command of George Washington. British General William Howe decided to avoid a repeat of the Battle of Bunker Hill and retreated, with the drawing the remaining British troops from Boston.
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∙ 14y agoAmericans shot at the retreating "redcoats", from behind walls, windows, and trees as well as on both sides of the road. Seventy(70) soldiers were killed, 165 wounded, and 26 missing.
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∙ 15y agoBattle of Concord
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∙ 12y agothe Boston massacre
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Which city did the British retreat from in March 1776?
The British left Boston in March 1776. They left for Canada to regroup to fight in other places including New York.
About how far was Washington's march from Boston to New York?
Washington's March from Boston to New York was Approximately 200 miles. The March took place in 1776 after the successful siege of Boston.
Where did the patriots surprise the british on Christmas night 1776?
Trenton
What happened on march 7 1776?
In advance of the Continental Army's occupation of Dorchester Heights, Massachusetts, General George Washington orders American artillery forces to begin bombarding Boston from their positions at Lechmere Point, northwest of the city center, on this day in 1776. After two straight days of bombardment, American Brigadier General John Thomas slipped 2,000 troops, cannons and artillery into position just south of Boston at Dorchester Heights. The 56 cannon involved in the move were those taken at Ticonderoga, New York, by Lieutenant Colonel Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen with his Green Mountain Boys, which had then been transported to Boston by Colonel of Artillery Henry Knox the previous winter. By March 5, 1776, the Continental Army had artillery troops in position around Boston, including the elevated position at Dorchester Heights, overlooking the city. British General William Howe realized Boston was indefensible to the American positions and decided, on March 7, 1776, to leave the city. Ten days later, on March 17, 1776, the eight-year British occupation of Boston ended when British troops evacuated the city and sailed to the safety of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The victory at Boston resulted in John Thomas' promotion to major general; soon after, he was assigned to replace General Richard Montgomery, who was killed in action as he and Benedict Arnold attempted to take Quebec. Thomas arrived at Quebec on May 1 and soon lost his own life. Although a physician by profession, he died of smallpox on June 2, as the Patriots retreated up the Richelieu River from their failed siege of the city.
What factors allowed the british win the war in 1776?
idkthey helped and win lol
The british withdrew from Boston in 1776 after?
The British withdrew from Boston in 1776 after American troops, led by General Thomas, secured Dorchester Heights with fortifications and cannons. The American forces could hit any British ship in the harbor from this location forcing the British to withdraw.
Why did Britain withdrew from Boston?
The British withdrew from Boston because canon were placed on Dorchester eights, overlooking Boston. This made the British position untenable as the town could be bombarded from the heights and the British could not effectively fire back. So they withdrew.
British leave Boston what date did that happen?
1776
What city did the British army captured in 1776?
Boston Massachusettes
Who was the British general in charge of British forces in Boston I realize that the city was lost and withdrew my troops to Nova Scotia who am i?
William Howe
I am the British general in charge of British forces in Boston I realized the city was lost and withdrew my troops to nova Scotia who am I?
William Howe
Who was the British general in charge of British forces in Boston that realized the city was lost and withdrew my troops to nova scotia?
william howe
I am the British general in charge of British forces in Boston. I realized that the city was lost and withdrew my troops to nova Scotia. Who am i?
William Howe
What is the British occupation of boston?
The British occupation of Boston was one of the beginning campaigns of the American Revolutionary war. It began in 1774 and lasted until 1776.
Which British general abandoned Boston in 1776 because the American cannons threatened Boston harbor?
General howe
Which city did the British retreat from in March 1776?
The British left Boston in March 1776. They left for Canada to regroup to fight in other places including New York.
When did the British flee Boston?
The British evacuated the city on March 17, 1776, after the patriots had fortified Dorchester Heights.
