The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Where did the Battle of Lexington and Concord take place?

• New York

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

In which year did the Battle of Lexington and Concord occur?

• 1765

• 1775

• 1795

• 1785

Who were the British commanders during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• General Thomas Gage and Colonel William Prescott

• Captain John Parker and General Hugh Percy

• Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith and Major John Pitcairn

• Major General Charles Lee and Colonel James Barrett

Who were the American commanders during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton

• Paul Revere and Samuel Adams

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• John Parker and John Buttrick

What was the main cause of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• British attempts to confiscate colonial weapons.

• Disagreements over trade regulations.

• Conflicts between local militias and British soldiers.

• Escalating tensions over taxation and representation

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

• British victory in the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

• Treaty of Paris signed.

• End of the American Revolutionary War.

• Start of the American Revolutionary War

What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord in the American Revolution?

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact on the American Revolution.

• It resulted in a decisive victory for the British and weakened the colonists' resolve.

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution and demonstrated the colonists' determination to fight for their independence.

• It led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the formation of the United States.

What were the famous words shouted by Captain John Parker at the Battle of Lexington?

• Don't retreat, but don't fire either.

• Surrender or face the consequences.

• Run away and save yourselves.

• Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.

Who fired the first shot at the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• unknown British soldier

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was the nickname given to the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• The Shot Heard Round the World

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown