The Battles of Lexington and Concord

The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. These battles marked a turning point as colonial militias clashed with British troops, showcasing the determination of the colonies to resist British control. The skirmish in Lexington was brief, but it ignited a larger confrontation at Concord, where the colonial forces successfully defended their supplies. The phrase 'the shot heard 'round the world' refers to the first gunfire that sparked the revolution and symbolized the beginning of a new era in American history.