Colonial Response to British Actions

The video describes the events leading to the American Revolutionary War, starting with the Minutemen's preparation for the British arrival. The first shots were fired at Lexington, leading to a battle. The conflict continued at Concord and the North Bridge, where the British set fire to supplies. The British retreated to Boston, harassed by American militia. The day ended with significant casualties on both sides, marking the start of the war.

What was the initial action taken by the Minutemen upon learning of the British approach?

• They attacked the British directly.

• They retreated to Boston.

• They removed munitions from the British path.

• They surrendered to the British.

Where did the colonists gather to confront the British initially?

• Lexington

• Concord

• Charleston

• Boston

What prompted the militia to advance on the British at the North Bridge?

• A signal from the British.

• The sight of smoke from Concord.

• A direct order from their commander.

• The arrival of reinforcements.

What was the outcome of the confrontation at the North Bridge?

• Both sides suffered casualties.

• The militia retreated without a fight.

• The British captured the militia.

• The British surrendered.

What decision did Colonel Smith make after the events at Concord?

• To negotiate with the militia.

• To fortify Concord.

• To advance further into American territory.

• To withdraw towards Boston.

How did the American militia respond to the British retreat from Concord?

• They allowed the British to leave peacefully.

• They surrounded and attacked the British.

• They retreated to Lexington.

• They sought reinforcements from Boston.

Who led the British reinforcements that rescued the retreating troops?

• Major Pitcairn

• General Gage

• Colonel Smith

• Lord Percy

What was the British strategy upon reaching Lexington with reinforcements?

• To fortify their position.

• To retreat immediately.

• To capture and plunder the southern part.

• To negotiate a truce.

What was the British experience as they retreated to Boston?

• They were unchallenged.

• They were continuously harassed by the Americans.

• They captured more American towns.

• They received additional reinforcements.

What was the significance of the events described in the transcript?

• They led to a peace treaty.

• They signaled the start of the American Revolutionary War.

• They were a minor skirmish with little impact.

• They marked the end of the war.