In the winter of 1775-6 Col. Henry Knox transported cannon and ammunition from Fort Ticonderoga to the heights surrounding Boston. This put the British fleet in the harbor in immediate peril, and as the British guns could not be elevated high enough to counter a bombardment, a full evacuation of British forces from Boston was ordered. March 17, 1776, is still celebrated in Boston as Evacuation Day.
2007-12-12 04:18:59
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answered by Anonymous
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He had troops occupy the approaches to Boston Harbour. Cannon placed there commanded the shipping lanes and cut off the British garnison.
Look up the battle of Bunker Hill- that was the Brits securing one side of the harbour. They won that one, but did not have enough troops to keep and guard the area indefinetly.
2007-12-12 02:56:08
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answered by cp_scipiom 7
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The British weren't forced to pull out, as such, they did it because they knew that they were threatened if they stayed.
The Colonials had managed to inflict a good deal of damage on the British to that point. They also had a large number of troops, though irregular, ready to attack again. The British saw this and withdrew from the city.
2007-12-12 02:02:48
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answered by Yun 7
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he coated up cannon on Dorchester Heights and had them pointed at enemy positions. the different guy is erroneous. Washington took command of the Continental military at Cambridge, maximum appropriate next to Boston. Washington ordered the cannons from Vermont and grew to become into present to grant the orders
2016-11-26 00:38:21
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answered by ? 4
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Didn't he ask them nicely at a tea party?
2007-12-12 02:21:20
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answered by Anonymous
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A WHOOPEN OF GRAND ORDER .
2007-12-12 01:52:30
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answered by D.C. 6
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