The victories at Lexington and Concord significantly encouraged more colonists to join the revolutionary cause.

These conflicts highlighted the capability of colonial militias to oppose British forces, fostering a sense of empowerment and solidarity among the colonists. Reports of their successful defense against British troops circulated quickly, motivating those who had been uncertain or neutral to join the cause for independence. This increase in enlistment strengthened the Continental Army and set the stage for more coordinated resistance, propelling the momentum for the larger fight against British rule.