General Thomas Gage, commander of the British army, gave out orders that spurred the Patriots into action over what is called the Powder Alarm.

Come find out what the Powder Alarm was all about at the following link:

Powder Alarm - Massachusetts 1774

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Great article, Phyllis. Thank you for sharing this bit of history with us.

Thanks, Debbie. I am really enjoying going back through all the Revolutionary times and writing about it.