Who fired the shot that began the American Revolution?
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Who fired the shot that began the American Revolution?
The Start of a Revolution:
In 1775, the British sought to take away the arsenals (the place where arms were kept) of the colonials. British troops marched to the towns of Lexington and Concord with this goal but were unable to accomplish their mission.
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View this answerThe American colonists fired the shot that began the American Revolution in Concord, Massachusetts. A British soldier was the first to fire during a...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 1Explore the reasons for the battles at Lexington and Concord. Understand why the British marched on Concord. Learn about the significant events following these battles. Read about related conflicts like Bunker Hill.