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1775: The Start of the American Revolution

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May 16, 2025
1775 was a crucial year that ignited the American Revolution, featuring pivotal events like the Boston Massacre and the Coercive Acts. Tensions escalated with the First Continental Congress, leading to the militarization of militias. The appointment of George Washington as commander symbolized unification against British rule. Notably, the disastrous assault on Quebec City showcased the early struggles that would shape the future of the Revolution. This year laid the groundwork for the fight for independence, highlighting its significance.
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INSIGHT

1775: Real Start of Revolution

  • The American Revolution did not start in 1776, but in 1775 with multiple escalating events.
  • Years of tension from British taxation and acts laid the foundation for the revolution in 1775.
ANECDOTE

Shot Heard Around the World

  • The skirmish at Lexington and Concord marked the first military engagements of the Revolution.
  • The "shot heard around the world" initiated fighting that neither side could ignore afterward.
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Congress Became Revolutionary Government

  • The Second Continental Congress shifted quickly from protest to functioning as a national government.
  • It organized the Continental Army and started diplomatic and financial actions during the war.
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