1775 Facts for Kids

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The year 1775 was a very important time in history, especially for the American colonies. It was the year when the American Revolutionary War officially began, changing the future of North America forever. This year saw major meetings and battles that set the stage for the birth of a new nation.

The Start of the American Revolution
- Battles of Lexington and Concord
- The Battle of Bunker Hill
Important Meetings and Decisions
- The Continental Congresses
Other Events in 1775
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The Start of the American Revolution

In 1775, tensions between Great Britain and its American colonies reached a breaking point. The colonists were unhappy with British rule and taxes. This led to fighting and a desire for independence.

Battles of Lexington and Concord

The first shots of the American Revolutionary War were fired on April 19, 1775. This happened in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. British soldiers marched to seize colonial military supplies. However, American militiamen, known as "Minutemen," stood their ground. The fighting that day marked the true beginning of the war.

The Battle of Bunker Hill

Just a few months later, on June 17, 1775, another major battle took place. This was the Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston. Even though the British won this battle, the American colonists showed great bravery. They proved they could stand up to the powerful British army. This battle gave the Americans confidence.

The Battle of Lexington marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.

The Battle of Bunker Hill showed the bravery of the American colonists.

Important Meetings and Decisions

While battles were happening, colonial leaders were also meeting to decide their next steps.

The Continental Congresses

In May 1775, the First Continental Congress met. This was a meeting of delegates from the American colonies. They discussed how to respond to British actions. Soon after, the Second Continental Congress also gathered. This group acted as the first government of the United States during the war. They made important decisions, like creating the Continental Army.