1775 in Canada

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1775-83: Demands by the American colonists that they be represented in the English Parliament lead to the American Revolution.
April 19 - The Revolutionary War begins, at Lexington.
May 1 - A bust of George III is found, in Montreal, adorned with beads, cross, and mitre, with the words "Pope of Canada: Sot of England." A reward of 500 guineas does not lead to apprehension of the culprit.
May 10 - Ethan Allen takes Fort Ticonderoga.
June 9 - Martial law is proclaimed in Canada.
August 21 - Generals Schuyler and Richard Montgomery, with 1,000 Americans come to Canada, and invite the inhabitants to rebel.
September 17 - Montgomery besieges St. Johns.
September 25 - Attempting to take Montreal, Ethan Allan and many of his 150 followers are captured, at Longue Pointe, and are sent to England.
October 18 - The Americans capture Chambly.
November 3 - Hindered by Colonel Warner, of Vermont, Governor Guy Carleton cannot relieve St. Johns, which surrenders to Montgomery.
November 3 - Invaders, under Benedict Arnold, reach the Chaudiere, almost perishing, after 52 days in the woods, from the Kennebec.
November 12 - General Montgomery tells Montrealers that, being defenceless, they cannot stipulate terms; but promises to respect personal rights. He demands the keys of public stores, and appoints 9 a.m. tomorrow for the army's entrance, by the Recollet gate.
November 13 - The invaders appropriate royal stores.
Daniel Boone leads party of settlers into Kentucky.
Lexington and Concord open the Revolution.
James Cook reaches King Island, Norton Sound, Unalaska.
American troops capture Montreal, but, failing to take Quebec City or elicit local support, soon withdraw.