British Ships Of War, Landing Troops
by Science Source
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British Ships Of War, Landing Troops
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Science Source
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Engraving by Paul Revere, ribbon at the top reads "A View of Part of the Town of Boston in New England and British Ships of War Landing Their Troops! 1768". The foreground features the north part of Boston with eight numbered ships of war and numerous smaller vessels; the smaller crafts, tied to one another, are filled with soldiers in hats with red coats and guns. In August, in Boston and New York, merchants agreed to boycott most British goods until the Townshend Acts are repealed. In September, at a town meeting in Boston, residents were urged to arm themselves. Later in September, English warships sailed into Boston Harbor, then two regiments of English infantry landed in Boston and set up permanent residence to keep order.
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April 18th, 2016
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