The Battle of Lexington and Concord Quiz

What was one of the main causes of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• A disagreement over land ownership

• The imposition of British taxes on the American colonies

• A rivalry between local sports teams

• A misunderstanding between two soldiers

Who was the British general in charge during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• General George Washington

• General Thomas Gage

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General Benedict Arnold

What was the main goal of the British troops marching to Concord?

• To arrest colonial leaders

• To find and destroy colonial military supplies

• To establish a new British colony

• To celebrate a British holiday

Which event directly led to the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The British blockade of Boston Harbor

• Paul Revere's midnight ride

Why is the Battle of Lexington and Concord often referred to as "the shot heard 'round the world"?

• Because the battle was reported in newspapers worldwide

• Because it marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

• Because the sound of the first shot was extremely loud

• Because it was the first time a cannon was used in battle

What was the outcome of the Battle of Lexington and Concord for the British troops?

• They successfully arrested all the colonial leaders they sought

• They were welcomed by the colonists

• They suffered significant casualties and retreated

• They captured a large amount of colonial weapons and supplies

Who warned the colonial militia that the British were coming?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

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

• It ended the American Revolutionary War

• It was the last battle of the American Revolutionary War

• It marked the beginning of open armed conflict between the colonies and Britain

• It led to the immediate independence of the American colonies

How did the colonial militias respond to the British advance towards Concord?

• By surrendering immediately

• By retreating to Philadelphia

• By gathering intelligence and preparing to intercept the British

• By asking for help from France

What role did the Minutemen play in the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• They were British special forces

• They were colonial spies

• They were civilian soldiers ready to fight at a minute's notice

• They were responsible for delivering messages between colonial leaders