Historical Events tagged with "alarm"
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Politics & Government
Massachusetts Colonists' Reaction to Powder Alarm
September 1st, 1774 250 years ago
In September 1774, a false report of British troops marching to seize military supplies from local militias in Massachusetts sparked widespread alarm among the colonists. Citizens quickly mobilized, fearing an escalation of tensions and potential violence. This reaction resulted in a large assembly of local militia members preparing for defense without any actual conflict, demonstrating the growing unrest among colonists related to British rule and policies.
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