The Battles of Lexington and Concord

The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, are often referred to as the first military engagements of the American Revolution. These battles were ignited by the British attempt to seize colonial military supplies in Concord. The colonial militia, having been warned by Paul Revere and others, confronted British troops in Lexington, where the 'shot heard 'round the world' was fired. The subsequent clash in Concord marked a turning point, as colonial forces successfully pushed back the British, signaling a united colonial resistance and the beginning of the Revolutionary War.