Local leaders were instrumental in organizing resistance against British authority before the battles of Lexington and Concord.

They galvanized support by engaging their communities, spreading information, and promoting enlistment in local militias. Notable figures like Paul Revere and Samuel Adams dedicated themselves to informing colonists about British activities and organizing collective responses. They created communication networks, including the Committees of Correspondence, to exchange intelligence and strengthen unity among the colonies. These leaders instilled a sense of urgency and solidarity, ensuring that the colonies were ready to oppose British infringements on their rights. Their initiatives set the stage for the eventual armed conflict.