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British forces are forced to evacuate Boston following general Washington successful placement of fortifications and cannons on Dorchester Heights. The British fleet had first entered Boston Harbor on October 2, 1768. Having soldiers living among them in tents on Boston Common a standing army in 18th century parlance infuriated Bostonians.
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