THOMAS GAGE

WHERE DID HE LIVE?

• Thomas Gage was born in Firle, England in 1721
• He lived in England until he joined the British army
• Upon ranking up, he was then transferred to America
• He lived in Massachusetts when he was appointed governor there
• After the Revolution, was was transferred back to England

BEFORE THE REVOLUTION

• Born in 1721
• He attended school in Britain
• He was sent to America for the French and Indian War

IN THE REVOLUTION

• He was appointed governor of Massachusetts
• He tried to enforce acts like the Quartering and Stamp Acts
• He ordered the advance at Concord
• This was the most immediate cause of the Revolutionary War

AFTER THE REVOLUTION

• Sent back to England and was semi-retired
• Called upon for a possible French invasion
• Died in 1787

IMPORTANCE

• He was very important on Britains enforcement in America
• His actions were the most immediate cause of the War
• He could have changed the outcome of the War

QUALITIES

• He was narrow-minded about how he ruled Massachusetts
• -He couldn't understand the grievances of the colonists
• He didn't use what he had to an advantage
• -He had the most powerful army but couldn't secure a victory

WHAT CAN YOU LEARN?

• Be open to ideas and changes when in a leading position
• Use what you have to your advantage
• Perform a task correctly or you will be replaced with someone who will

WHAT WAS HIS CODE?

• He always felt he was doing right
• -He couldn't execute tasks efficiently
• -He couldn't control the colonists
• His code was never challenged

INTERESTING FACTS

• His order at Concord practically started the War
• He proposed the idea of a light infantry
• He was the most powerful man in America in 1774
• -He controlled British forces in America

QUESTIONS

• What would have happened if he didn't order the advance at Concord?
• What if Gage would have secured more victories against the colonist?

REFERENCES

• http://www.shmoop.com/american-revolution/thomas-gage.html
• http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/americanrevolutio1/p/gage.htm
• http://www.revolutionary-war.net/thomas-gage.html
• http://www.42explore2.com/revolt3.htm