Lesson 7 of 84 · American Revolution Compare
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, are often regarded as the opening conflicts of the American Revolutionary War.
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, are often regarded as the opening conflicts of the American Revolutionary War. British troops aimed to seize colonial military supplies stored in Concord, but were met with armed resistance from colonial militia at Lexington. The confrontation at Lexington marked the first military engagement between British forces and colonial patriots. The subsequent skirmish at Concord demonstrated the effectiveness of the colonial militias and their determination to defend their rights, signaling the start of a long and arduous struggle for independence.
Key Facts
The battles occurred on April 19, 1775.
Lexington was the site of the first military engagement of the war.
Colonial militias effectively resisted British attempts to seize supplies.
Timeline
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Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
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