Status Updates From The Siege of Boston

Re-reading this book to get ready for teaching a class.

The British prepare to leave Boston.

The British in Boston are in dire straits.

Washington prepares to make his move to break the siege.

Wasington's difficulties.

Gage is recalled back to England.

Gage and Burgoyne decide not to pursue attacking Dorchester Heights believing Washington has reinforcements there although he really doesn't at the time. Talk about major military blunders on the part of Gage and Burgoyne!

Difficulties supplying Washington with enough firearms and gunpowder.

Washington is appointed the head of the new American Army.

Franklin says that if they don't hang together they'll all hang separately.

Washington takes command.

The battle of Breed's Hill with reinforcements from Bunker's Hill.

Controversy over whether to defend Bunker Hill, Breed's Hill or Dorchester Heights from the viewpoint of the colonists.

The colonists begin to put pressure on the British troops in Boston.

The exodus from Boston for those who wanted to leave.

The retreat of the British troops from Lexington and Concord.

The battles of Lexington and Concord.

The formation of Minuteman companies.

Tumultuous proceedings at the Old South Church.

Controversy between Gen. Gage and Samuel Adams.

The Powder Alarm and the winter of 1774-1775.