Lesson 7 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War, fought on April 19, 1775.
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War, fought on April 19, 1775. The British troops were sent to confiscate weapons stored by the colonists. When they arrived in Lexington, they encountered a small group of colonial militia. The famous shot fired at Lexington is often called 'the shot heard 'round the world,' as it marked the beginning of the fight for American independence.
Key Facts
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were on April 19, 1775.
These were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
The famous shot fired at Lexington is called 'the shot heard 'round the world.'
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