Episode 2.3: Could the Revolution have been prevented if the king had replied to the colonists?

Opening Battles of the Revolutionary War

This video will begin with a brief discussion of Lexington and Concord and the tactics used by the colonists. The video then moves to the battle of Ticonderoga. Here in upstate New York the patriots gain a studing victory and sieze much needed artillery pieces by catching the unprepared British completly off guard. These artillery pieces are then moved down to Boston on Bunker hill. This leads to the Battle of Bunker Hill which actually takes place on Breeds HIll. After the Battle of Bunker Hill the British are forced to evactuate Boston, despite winning the battle although they suffered heavy losses. After the Battle of Boston the British retreat to New York. After the Battle of Bunker Hill the colonists offer the Olive Branch Petition which is completely ignored. Then with the publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense the die is cast.

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