The Battles of Lexington and Concord signaled the start of the American Revolutionary war on April 19, 1775. The British Army set out from Boston to capture rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington as well as to destroy the American's store of weapons and ammunition in Concord. The colonists were warned however, by riders including Paul Revere, that the British Army was approaching. Sam Adams and John Hancock were able to escape and the local militia was able to hide much of their ammunition and weapons. Battle of Lexington Engraving by Unknown Battle of Lexington The Battle of Lexington was a very small fight. You could hardly call it a battle, but it's important because it's where the Revolutionary War started. When the British …show more content…
It was called the "shot heard around the world" by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem Concord Hymn. No one is actually sure who fired the first shot or if it was an American or British soldier. Battle of Concord After the Americans fled from Lexington, the British marched to the city of Concord. When they first got to Concord, they met little resistance and began to search the town for the militia's hidden stash of weapons and munitions. The Battles of Lexington and Concord signaled the start of the American Revolutionary war on April 19, 1775. The British Army set out from Boston to capture rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington as well as to destroy the Americans store of weapons and ammunition in Concord. The colonists were warned however, by riders including Paul Revere, that the British Army was approaching. Sam Adams and John Hancock were able to escape and the local militia was able to hide much of their ammunition and weapons. Battle of Lexington Engraving by Unknown Battle of Lexington The Battle of Lexington was a very small fight. You could hardly call it a battle, but it's important because it's where the Revolutionary War …show more content…
The gunshot was the first shot of the American Revolution and the start of the war. It was called the "shot heard around the world" by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem Concord Hymn. No one is actually sure who fired the first shot or if it was an American or British soldier. Battle of Concord After the Americans fled from Lexington, the British marched to the city of Concord. When they first got to Concord, they met little resistance and began to search the town for the militia's hidden stash of weapons and munitions. The Americans had retreated to the outskirts of Concord and observed the British from other side of the North Bridge. As the Americans waited, more and more local militiamen arrived making their forces stronger and stronger. The Americans decided to cross the North Bridge back into Concord. They defeated the British troops at the North Bridge, giving the Americans renewed confidence. Soon the British commander, Colonel Francis Smith, realized that the American militia resistance was rapidly growing and it was time to retreat. The British Retreat Once the British decided to retreat, they began the long march back to the city of
The British march to Concord and the people of Concord win the first Battle of the Concord and Lexington Battles. The first shot at Lexington will probably never be known but Evidence
Paul Revere (January 1, 1735 - May 10, 1818) was a Patriot in the revolutionary war remembered for his self-less ness and his most famous accomplishment, “The midnight ride of Paul Revere.” He was a great leader and role model in the beginning of our new nation. On the night of April 18, 1775, a patriot leader in Boston, Joseph Warren hears word about an attack on Concord, where patriots were keeping arms and also where patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams were staying. British troops were marching to Concord to destroy the arms and capture Hancock and Adams. Warren sends Paul Revere to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
It was April 19,1775 in Lexington, Massachusetts. The colonists were going on about there day. Feeding the animals, getting the water, etc. Until, they heard that the British were coming. When Sylvanus Wood heard the news he grabbed his gun, and went with Robert Douglass into Lexington.
Before Bunker Hill it was unclear if the Patriots were willing or able to battle with the redcoats. The Patriots and the Redcoats both had advantages and weaknesses and the British eventually won, but at great cost. First, I would like to point out once again that the Patriots lost more battles in the Revolutionary War but they fought smart and one the war, Bunker Hill being a great example. The rebel militia lost the battle of Concord but the battle served a very important purpose.
The Americans come back with a victory after Knox’s return with the cannons. The cannons allowed them to develop strong fortifications in Dorchester, which lead to the British pulling out and sailing back up to New York. In April 1776, Washington has his troops march into New York. New york has been a major threat to Washington due to the heavily loyalist population. The British troops arrive in Long island moving towards New York when they defeat Washington’s troops in Brooklyn.
There were many battles fought in the duration of the year 1776. In the book “1776” by D. McCullough there were three major battles and the events leading up to them, these include: The Battle of Dorchester Heights, The Battle of Long Island, and The Battle of Trenton. Both armies have the same idea that Dorchester Heights was necessary for security, and was a major part in the war, but neither side has tried to take control of it The British are heavily supplied with artillery, but they have done nothing to secure its position. George Washington had wanted to take Boston back from the British for a long time, and to take his plan into action he sends Colonel Henry Knox all the way to Fort Ticonderoga to set his plan in motion.
Battle of Saratoga. It was a turning point. The Americans were losing, but then they started winning. After The British helped the Americans. Battle of Saratoga was one of the 13 battles of the American revolution and was a Turning point.
At the village green of Lexington, on April the 19th, 1775, a shot rang out from an unknown shooter on an unknown side. This is as “The Shot Heard ‘Round The World.” To this day, no one is quite sure which side fired first, the British or the Colonists. I believe that the British fired first upon the Colonists.
The Boston Massacre was influenced by the British soldiers first shooting the colonists. Due to the commands of Captain Preston, the soldiers were forced to engage in fighting, said by William Wyatt. In his account, the British were ordered around by Captain Preston and were not in the usual formation for a battle. From other perspectives, like George Sanderlin and Andrew, they had heard the captain boom, “Fire! Be the consequences at will.”
And at length proceeded on our way to concord which we then learnt was our destination, in order to destroy a magazine of stores there.”. In the Sworn Affidavit by a British Officer named Edward Gould, there was more evidence to support this claim, too. He noted, “...from whence we proceeded to Lexington; on our arrival at that place, we saw a body of provincial troops armed, to the number of about sixty or seventy men; on our approach.”. Both of these selected quotes support the claim. They explain how the British’s departure that day was intended for going to Lexington.
When the British received the First Continental Congresses demands, they did not fulfill the forced requests. They instead brought troops to the Colonies to recast abolish their power there. On the other hand, the colonists had no intentions to lose their home, so they began to form a new militia, called Minutemen. When the British arrived, they sent seven hundred troops to capture important leaders. When Paul Revere saw them marching towards him, he made his famous ride to warn the Minutemen.
“On April 18, 1775 several hundred British regulars under orders from General Thomas Gage set out from Boston Massachusetts to capture weapons and ammunition being stockpiled by local colonists in the towns of Lexington and Concord” (Nix History.com). In addition to capturing munitions, the British soldiers were ordered to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock who were wanted for high treason against the crown. Upon arriving at Lexington, the soldiers were met at the town center by numerous armed minutemen. It is not known who fired the first shot, but the colonists were in full retreat after a brief battle leaving left several dead behind. The British continued their journey on to the North Bridge outside Concord.
“FIRE, FIRE, DAMN YOU, FIRE! I DARE YOU!” yelled the colonists on the street as they threw snowballs, rocks, shells and clubs at the British soldiers. This was the beginning of what was called the Boston Massacre, it occurred on the night of March 5th, 1770. On this night, five men and boys were killed because of the confusion between the soldiers and the colonists.
The Battle of Lexington and concord and Paul Revere's ride was the starter to the American Revolution. Battles of Lexington and Concord were important battles to the American Revolutionary War. These battles were the first and most important battles. They were when the American colonies declared war on Britain and began their long journey down the road to independence. Many more battles happen after, in 1783 the colonist formally won their independence.
The Revolutionary War happened form 1775-1783. One of the first major events of the Revolutionary War was the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Hundreds of British troops attacked the colonists’ military stores in Concord on April 18, 1775. The result of this battle was the British lost and were removed from Boston; however they did win the Battle of Lexington. Another major event was when the Declaration of Independence was established.