Battles of Lexington and Concord

Lexington

Word spread that in April 19, 1775 George Gage would send out regiments of British soldiers quartered in Boston . one of their destinations was LEXINGTON, where they would capture Colonial leaders Sam Adams and John Hancock.

 Militias prepared to confront the British and help their neighbors in Lexington and Concord.

These COLONIAL MILITIAS had originally been organized to defend settlers from civil unrest and attacks by French or Native Americans. Selected members of the militia were called Minnutemen because they could be ready to fight in a minute's time.

When the advance guard of nearly 240 British soldiers arrived in Lexington, they found about 70 minutemen formed on LEXINGTON GREEN waiting for them. Suddenly, a bullet buzzed through the morning air.

it is known as "the shot heard round the world."

Concord

Although Paul Revere was captured by British scouts before reaching Concord, other messengers managedto get through and warn the people. While the British soldiers continued on their way to Concord, the men and women of Concord were busy moving the arms and ammunition to new hiding places in surrounding towns. When the soldiers arrived they were only able to destroy part of the supplies.

-Rebeka