The incident that illustrated to Governor Gage of Massachusetts that the colonial militia outnumbered his military forces was the "Powder Alarm."

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The "Powder Alarm" occurred in September 1774, when rumors spread that Governor Gage was confiscating gunpowder stored in a magazine in Charlestown. This caused alarm among the colonists, and a large number of militiamen from surrounding towns gathered in response. While the rumors turned out to be partially false (Gage had only taken a small amount of powder for his own use), the incident demonstrated the strength and unity of the colonial militia.

The Incident That Illustrated to Governor Gage of Massachusetts That