Question

the siege of boston
comprehension
1 - what did new england militiamen prevent? (1)
2 - what was limited to sea access for the british army? (1)
3 - when did the siege begin? (1)
4 - what did the continental congress form from the militia? (1)

Explanation:

1. New England militiamen prevented British troops from moving freely out of Boston.
2. The British army's limited sea access was to getting supplies and reinforcements from overseas, as well as potential evacuation routes.
3. The Siege of Boston began on April 19, 1775, after the battles of Lexington and Concord.
4. The Continental Congress formed the Continental Army (a unified colonial fighting force) from the militia, appointing George Washington as its commander.

Answer:

1. British troops from moving freely out of Boston
2. Access to overseas supplies, reinforcements, and evacuation routes
3. April 19, 1775
4. The Continental Army (unified colonial military force)