Valin Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Aug. 24 2020 While overshadowed by the Boston Tea Party, the 1772 Gaspee Affair can be seen as the beginning of the events that led up to the battles of Lexington and Concord. The History Guy recalls the little remembered conflict between the Colony of Rhode Island and the Royal Navy that predated "The Shot Heard Around the World," by more than a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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