British General Gage learned that the colonists had stored supplies and ammunition at Concord, MA, some 20 miles from Boston. On 19 April 1775, he sent 700 of his troops to seize the munitions and, if possible, capture and arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Gage had received information that those two "rebels" were hiding out in Concord. Warning the Americans that the British were marching to Concord were the trio Revere, Dawes, and Prescott, of the famous "Midnight Ride." When British Major John Pitcairn arrived at Lexington, which was on the way to Concord, he found 70 American minutemen (actually, they were almost all farmers) in battle formation at the town square. Pitcairn ordered the Americans to disperse but when they didn't move after the second order to do so, someone fired a shot. It is not known if the shot was fired by Americans or British. The British easily cleared Lexington and marched on to Concord. He found more Americans arming the bridge into the town so Pitcairn order the British to return to Boston. All the way back to Boston, the Americans sniped at the British from behind trees and rocks, inflicting serious injury to the British troops. When the Redcoats reached Boston, 250 had been killed or wounded. Lexington and Concord are considered the first battles of the Revolution.
It was time for the colonists to determine which side of the fight they would join, Patriots or Loyalists.
Lexington and Concord
April 19th 1775 at the battle of lexington and concord
It was the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Lexington, Massachusetts On April 19, 1775
Both battles occurred on April 19, 1775: first the Battle of Lexington (a British victory) and then the Battle of Concord (an American victory). Both battles were mainly caused by the Boston Massacre. Some people think the Americans attacked at Lexington for revenge. The Americans started retreating toward Concord, where they met reinforcements and were able to overpower the British soldiers.
the battle of Lexington and Concord came first in June 1775 and battle of Bunker Hill later in April in 1775 the battle of Lexington and Concord came first in June 1775 and battle of Bunker Hill later in April in 1775
The battle of Lexington and Concord began on April 19,1775.
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April 19, 1775
Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord were fought on April 19, 1775.
On 19 April 1775.
On April 19, 1775.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775.
April 19th 1775 at the battle of lexington and concord
The Battle of Concord and Lexington 1775Battle: Concord and Lexington 1775War: American RevolutionDate: 19th April 1775Place: Boston, Massachusetts
19 April 1775April 19, 1775