Battles of Lexington & Concord

The lack of equal rights for colonists compared to Englishmen.

The danger Sarah would face by going to see her cousin.

The British soldiers' lack of discipline.

To join the British army with him.

To warn him about the colonists' plans.

To get a soldier's perspective for a newspaper story.

To arrest colonial leaders.

To seize the colonists' ammunitions and supplies.

To negotiate a peace treaty with the rebels.

They believed only a small number of troublemakers would resist.

They were unsure and prepared for any outcome.

They thought the colonists would immediately surrender.

Negotiate a peaceful resolution.

Outnumber them with reinforcements.

Launch a surprise attack at night.

They planned to fight on the front lines.

They wanted to document the events as journalists.

They sought to mediate between the two sides.

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He ordered an immediate retreat to avoid further conflict.

He rallied his men to defend their liberties against the British.

He suggested surrendering to prevent more bloodshed.

They were monsters.

They were just as human as the colonists.

They were loyal to England.

They would paint the colonists as rebels.

To paint them as monsters.

To teach them a lesson.

To treat them with respect.

To burn down the town.