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No one knows who fired the first shot. Six companies of British infantry marched into Lexington at dawn, where they found the town militia in formation on Lexington Common. A British officer ordered the militia to lay down their guns, which they did not do. Both the Captain leading the militia and the Major in charge of the British told their men to fire, but their orders were not heard in the noise and confusion. Some of the British troops rode into the Common to surround and disarm the militia. A shot was fired and the battle was started. Some colonials said the British fired first; some of the British soldiers said a colonial fired first; most on both sides admitted that they did not know.
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Who attacked first in the battle of Lexington and concord?
the first man killed at Lexington & Concord was a black man
What came first the battle of Lexington and Concord or the battle of Trenton?
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.
Why were the british marching toward lexington and concord?
Trade between the Early U.S. and Britain was banned, therefore, the troops attacked early U.S. as a punishment.
What are example of ways Patriots tried to change the British Political system?
they stood up to the british at the battle of lexington green and they attacked the british in small geurilla groups
Where is the Lexington Branch in Lexington located?
The address of the Lexington Branch is: 1008 Main St, Lexington, 64067 1345
Where is the Lexington Airport located?
Lexington Airport is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The complete physical address for Lexington Airport is 4400 Terminal Drive, Lexington, KY 40510.
Where is the Lexington County Museum in Lexington South Carolina located?
The address of the Lexington County Museum is: , Lexington, SC 29071
Is it battle of Lexington and Concord Or is it battle of Lexington Concord?
it is the battle of lexington and concord
When was The Lexington created?
The Lexington was created in 1906.
What part of speech is Lexington?
Lexington is a proper noun. There are various places in the USA named Lexington.
Where is the Historic Lexington Foundation in Lexington Virginia located?
The address of the Historic Lexington Foundation is: Po Box 901, Lexington, VA 24450-0901
Where is the Lexington Historical Society in Lexington Illinois located?
The address of the Lexington Historical Society is: 318 W Main Street, Lexington, IL 61753
