The History of England, from the Revolution to the End of the American War, and Peace of Versailles in 1783 (Volume 5); Designed as a Continuation of Mr. Hume's History (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1798. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XII. American colonies determined to reftjl Skirmistj at Lexington Congress provide for tvar-Ticonderago and Crown-Point taken General Gage declares the Americans to be in rebellion Battle of Btinker's-Hill Canadians and Indians refuse to assist Britain General Washington chosen generalissimo Articles of confederation of the colonies Expedition against Canada Fort St. John's taken General Montgomery attacks Quebec, is defeated and killed Governor Dunmore leaves Virginia His hostilities Norfolk destroyed Governors of both Carolinas driven out Distress 'at Boston It is evacuated by the British. WHILE the rulers of Britain were thus pluming CHAP, themselves on their own wisdom and prudence in XII. conducting the affairs of the empire, the Americans were Kyj preparing for a final separation. Whatever had been 177s. wanting to sill up the measure of hatred and opposition to Tlie AjTMe" Great-Britain, arising from the proceedings of the parlia-mJre ment of 1773, was fully supplied by those of 1774. As and more soon as the resolutions of Congress had been made pub-determined lie, the sentiments of that assembly had been adapted from one end of the continent to the other. Great h-pes were, indeed, for some time, cUertai'ied of the good effects that would, in all probability, result from the petition to the king, and the addresses to the inhabitants of Great-Britain and Canadabut as these were uncertain, CHAP, the leading men took care that they should be's little iny XII. dulged as possible. The southern colonies began to take s-yj up arms as well as the n-rthern; and as soon as news i775. were received of a proclamation having been issued in Britain to prevent the exportation of arms and ammunition to the colonies, every method was taken to supplythat d...