The British aimed to capture Concord to quell colonial unrest and assert their control over the increasingly rebellious colonies.

By seizing the town and destroying military supplies stored there, they hoped to deliver a decisive blow to the growing resistance movement. The British believed that demonstrating military strength would deter further acts of rebellion and reestablish their authority. However, their plan backfired as the colonial militias mobilized in response, ultimately leading to fierce resistance and marking a significant turning point in the escalating conflict that would culminate in the American Revolutionary War.