The escalation of conflict: British actions to maintain control including the Quebec Act and the assertion of military control under General Gage; colonial militias and the outbreak of hostilities in 1775
By 1775, Britain tried to crush colonial resistance through new laws and military force. Colonists fought back with armed local militias, and the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.
Real World
When General Gage ordered troops to seize colonial weapons at Concord in April 1775, local Minutemen mobilised overnight — the resulting skirmishes at Lexington and Concord became the opening shots of the revolution.
Exam Focus
For 'explain' questions, link each British action directly to a specific colonial response to show causation, not just description.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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