Lexington
It began the period of actual armed conflicts between the colonists and the British army, the opening shots of the American Revolution.
The first shots fired in the American Revolution, often referred to as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World," were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts.
I think it was Lexington and Concord that really started the American Revolution.
first shots of war
Lexington
It began the period of actual armed conflicts between the colonists and the British army, the opening shots of the American Revolution.
The first shots fired in the American Revolution, often referred to as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World," were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts.
at lexington
The shots were considered to be the beginning of the American Revolution, and the American Revolution had worldwide impact. The beginning events were "heard around the world" because of the eventual impact of what followed.
I think it was Lexington and Concord that really started the American Revolution.
the battle of lexington and concord
Lexington and Concord.
The "Shot Heard around the world" was fired on April 19, 1775 at Lexington Green. However, there are lots of differing accounts as to who fired first--the British or the revolutionaries.
The first shots in the American War of Revolution were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts and Concord, Massachusetts on April 19th 1775.
first shots of war
The Shot Heard 'Round the World (Battle of Concord).