The Battles of Lexington & Concord

When did the American Revolutionary War begin?

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• April 15, 1775

• March 6, 1775

Who was sent to warn the townspeople of the British forces?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Paine

How many lanterns were lit as a warning that the British were coming?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• all of them

How many British troops marched into Lexington?

• 500

• 700

• 850

• 1,000

What effect did the first day's battle have on the Americans?

• They felt defeated and hopeless

• They were confused about what to do next

• They gained confidence to form their own army

• They decided to negotiate peace