American Revolution in Massachusetts

The first protests against English rule in the Colonies happened in Massachusetts, as did the first battles of the Revolutionary War. Even after the British had withdrawn from the colony Massachusetts continued to have a great effect on the War. Massachusetts contributed more soldiers to the Army than any other colony, with soldiers from Massachusetts fighting in nearly every significant battle. 

NOTE: Because Maine was part of Massachusetts until 1820, it is included in this guide.

The battle of Lexington April 19th 1775. Plate 1
Amos Doolittle, 1775
Minute Men being fired upon by British troops in Lexington, Massachusetts.