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American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Two favorite
American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Two favorite songs made on the evacuation of the town of Boston by the British troops on the 17th of March, 1776 after the Siege of Boston Engraving. The American Revolution, 19th century
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1776 Boston Evacuation Independence Massachusetts Revolutionary Siege Song Songs
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This evocative engraving captures the momentous occasion of the British Army's evacuation from Boston on March 17, 1776, marking a significant turning point in the American Revolutionary War. The image portrays the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in the 18th century, with British troops departing by sea as the American militia looks on from the shore. Two popular songs of the time, "Evacuation Day" and "The Song of the Boston Tea Party," are inscribed at the bottom of the print as reminders of the defiant spirit that fueled the fight for American independence. The Siege of Boston, which lasted from April 1775 to March 1776, was a pivotal engagement in the American Revolution. The British forces, under the command of General Thomas Gage, had laid siege to the city in an attempt to quell the rebellion that had begun with the Boston Tea Party in December 1773. However, the prolonged siege took a heavy toll on both sides, and the British, facing dwindling supplies and growing unrest among their own troops, ultimately decided to withdraw. The evacuation of Boston was a symbolic victory for the American colonists, boosting morale and galvanizing support for the cause of independence. This engraving, produced in the modern age, serves as a testament to the enduring historical significance of this event and the songs that came to embody the spirit of the American Revolution.
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