Lesson 7 of 84 · Industrial Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, marked the official start of the American Revolutionary War.
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Then & Now
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, marked the official start of the American Revolutionary War. These battles occurred as British troops marched to seize colonial military supplies. In Lexington, the first shots were fired, famously referred to as 'the shot heard 'round the world.' The colonial militia, also known as Minutemen, engaged the British forces, demonstrating their willingness to fight for their rights. The skirmishes at Lexington and Concord galvanized the colonies and united them against British rule.
Key Facts
The Battles of Lexington and Concord began on April 19, 1775.
The first shots were fired in Lexington, known as 'the shot heard 'round the world.'
These battles marked the official start of the American Revolutionary War.
Timeline
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
The Civil Rights Act is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What event is often called 'the shot heard 'round the world'?
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