How did washington gain control of boston?

In July 1775, General George Washington arrived in the Boston area to take charge of the newly established Continental army. In early March 1776, Washington’s men fortified Dorchester Heights, an elevated position just outside of Boston. read more

The use of captured British artillery helped the Continental army gain control of Boston in 1776. read more

Washington worried that Virginia's Governor Lord Dunmore would attack his plantation and even imprison his wife. But still he had no choice but to obey the "kind of destiny" that had given him this command and head for Boston.1 Upon arriving in Cambridge in early July, Washington proposed an attack on Boston. read more