American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Boston. Citizens
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American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Boston. Citizens
American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Boston. Citizens hostile with the British soldiers. Engraving. 19th century
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Band Bayonet Boston Citizens Drum Drummer Flute Flutist Hostile Independence Revolutionary
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking engraving depicts a tense moment in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), specifically in the city of Boston. The image captures the growing animosity between American citizens and the British soldiers occupying their city. In the foreground, a group of citizens, both men and women, have gathered to confront the British soldiers. Some brandish makeshift weapons, such as sticks and stones, while others play musical instruments, including a drum and a flute, to rouse the crowd. The British soldiers, dressed in red coats and armed with muskets and bayonets, stand at attention, their faces set in determined expressions. The leader of the soldiers, likely a sergeant or officer, raises his hand in a gesture of caution or command. The tension between the two sides is palpable, with the citizens' hostile stance and the soldiers' readiness for conflict. The backdrop of the image is the bustling city of Boston, with its tall buildings and winding streets. The scene takes place in the 18th century, a time of great upheaval and change in American history. The American Revolutionary War, which began in 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord, would ultimately lead to the independence of the American colonies from Great Britain in 1783. This engraving is a powerful reminder of the complex and often volatile relationship between the American colonists and their British rulers during this period. It also highlights the role that music and other forms of expression played in rallying support for the cause of American independence.
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