1775
Lexington and Concord
At dawn on Lexington green, a British column found 77 militiamen in formation.
James Watt Partners with Matthew Boulton
At Boulton's Soho Manufactory near Birmingham, Watt finally found the capital and precision machining to build his engines at scale.
Second Continental Congress Convenes
The Congress reassembled in Philadelphia's State House.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Massachusetts farmers, entrenched on Breed's Hill above Charlestown, were told not to fire until they saw the whites of the British eyes.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1775?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1775. The most significant is Lexington and Concord: At dawn on Lexington green, a British column found 77 militiamen in formation. A shot was fired - no one knows by whom - and eight Americans died.
What era was 1775 part of?
1775 falls within the Enlightenment (1651-1800). Reason, revolution, and the first global wars.
Which regions saw notable events in 1775?
The events from 1775 span North America and Europe.