After the fighting in Concord, British troops responded by retreating to Boston for reinforcements.

The retreat was marked by continuous skirmishes with colonial militias, who took advantage of their knowledge of the terrain to ambush the British forces. This withdrawal highlighted the growing effectiveness and resolve of the colonial fighters, as they inflicted significant casualties on the retreating British troops. The experience underscored the colonial militias' ability to organize and resist, leading to increased tensions and setting the stage for further conflict in the escalating struggle for independence.