6 - Liberty Kids - The Shot Heard 'Round the World

What date did the events described take place?

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• March 5, 1770

• September 3, 1783

Who were the 'rebels' mentioned in the text?

• The British soldiers

• The French army

• The Spanish forces

• The American colonists

What was the main reason for the conflict according to the text?

• Trade restrictions

• Taxation without representation

• Religious differences

• Disagreements over land

Who was leading the British troops according to the text?

• General Washington

• General Gage

• Captain Parker

• Major Buttrick

What was the outcome of the events of April 19, 1775, as implied in the text?

• A peaceful resolution

• A significant loss for the colonists

• The start of a war

• A major victory for the British