The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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Who fired the first shot of the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Lexington?

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No one knows for sure.

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What made the Battles of Lexington and Concord important?

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They were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

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What two American patriots did the British hope to capture in Lexington?

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Samuel Adams and John Hancock.

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Around how many men died in the two battles?

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122.

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Who was the British leader in charge at Lexington?

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Colonel Francis Smith.

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What year did the Battles of Lexington and Concord take place?

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1775.

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What was the significance of the phrase 'the shot heard 'round the world'?

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It refers to the first shot fired at the Battle of Lexington, symbolizing the start of the Revolutionary War.

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What were the British soldiers called during the Revolutionary War?

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Redcoats.

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What was the role of the American minutemen?

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They were colonial militia members who were ready to fight at a minute's notice.

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What was the outcome of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

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The American forces were able to push back the British troops.