The Revolutionary War
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
In New England, the men began arming themselves. They were called Minutemen because they could be ready to fight in a minute. Some practiced fighting and marching with wooden guns. Others had real guns.
On April 18, 1775 the British commander in Boston sent soldiers to Concord to find guns and powder. They were also ordered to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock who were hiding in Lexington. Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts to warn the citizens that the British army was on its way. Revere was captured, but he escaped safely.
On the next day, the battle of Lexington and Concord took place. The first shot fired was later known as "The shot heard 'round the World" due to the impact of the war that followed.
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In New England, the men began arming themselves. They were called Minutemen because they could be ready to fight in a minute. Some practiced fighting and marching with wooden guns. Others had real guns.
On April 18, 1775 the British commander in Boston sent soldiers to Concord to find guns and powder. They were also ordered to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock who were hiding in Lexington. Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts to warn the citizens that the British army was on its way. Revere was captured, but he escaped safely. |
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On the next day, the battle of Lexington and Concord took place. The first shot fired was later known as "The shot heard 'round the World" due to the impact of the war that followed. |
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Go to the Online Quiz for Lesson 6