The Battles of Lexington and Concord

What made the Battles of Lexington and Concord important?

• They were the most deadly battles in the history of the United States.

• They were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

• They lasted weeks and were some of the longest battles in history.

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

• Samuel Adams and John Hancock

• John Adams and George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

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

• A British soldier

• An American minuteman

• No one knows for sure

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How were the militiamen in Lexington and Concord warned that the British were coming?

• By smoke signals set off in Boston

• By riders such as the famous Paul Revere

• By secret letters sent weeks before

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Who was the leader of the small American militia force in Lexington?

• George Washington

• John Parker

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams

What day did the Revolutionary War begin?

• July 4, 1776

• April 19, 1775

• March 5, 1770

While the British retreated to Boston, what did the American troops do?

• They fled to the hills

• They harassed the British forces as they retreated and then surrounded Boston

• They stayed in Concord hoping that the war was over

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What was the name of the bridge where the Americans fought the British in Concord?

• Bay Bridge

• Boston Bridge

• North Bridge

Who was the British leader in charge at Lexington?

• Captain John Parker

• Colonel Francis Smith

• Major William Lee

Around how many men died in the two battles?

• 10

• 122

• 650

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