Colonial leaders hoped to achieve greater independence through the battles of Lexington and Concord by demonstrating their resolve to defend their rights and resist British oppression.

The increasing dissatisfaction with matters such as taxation without representation and oppressive laws intensified their yearning for self-governance. Through armed conflict, they sought to garner support from the colonies, bring together various factions, and convey to Britain that they would no longer accept authoritarian rule. These initial battles represented a vital milestone in the larger fight for independence and ignited the demand for liberation from British authority.