Boston Revolt: Overthrow of Governor Andros
- When
- 1689
- Where
- Boston
- Episodes
- 2
On April 18, 1689, Bostonians overthrew Governor Edmund Andros following news of the Glorious Revolution. A militia group arrested dominion officials, and Andros was detained after failing to escape to a Royal Navy ship.
Episodes
- Overthrow of Andros
Bostonians arrested Governor Andros and dominion officials on April 18, 1689, following news of the Glorious Revolution.
- Andros's Detention
Andros was forced to surrender after his escape attempt to a Royal Navy ship was intercepted by militia.
Background and detail
The Uprising. News of the overthrow of James II reached Boston in April 1689. A well-organized group of militia and citizens arrested Andros and other officials, including members of the Church of England suspected of sympathizing with the administration.
Aftermath. Following the revolt, other New England colonies were informed of the overthrow. Colonial authorities moved to restore the governmental structures which had been in place prior to the dominion's enforcement.
People involved
- Sir Edmund Andros · Governor of the Dominion of New England
- Boston Militia and Citizens · Revolutionaries
Sources
- 1689 Boston revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
- Edmund Andros Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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