Battle of Lexington and Concord

What made the Battles of Lexington and Concord significant?

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

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

• They were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.

• They were the final battles of the American Revolution.

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 Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere

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

• A British soldier

• An American militiaman

• George Washington

• No one knows for sure

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

• By smoke signals set off in Boston

• By colorful kites flown high in the air

• By riders such as the famous Paul Revere

• By messages sent through the air on homing pigeons

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

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• John Parker

• John Adams

What day did the Revolutionary War begin?

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• September 3, 1783

• January 30, 1975

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

• They ran for the hills.

• They attacked in force trying to keep any British soldiers from escaping.

• They stayed in Concord hoping that the war was over.

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

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

• South Bridge

• North Bridge

• Bay Bridge

• Boston Bridge

Who was the British leader in charge at Concord?

• General George Washington

• Captain George Howe

• Colonel Francis Smith

• General Benedict Arnold

Around how many men died in the two battles?

• 0

• 10

• 49

• 122