As the British marched toward Concord, the colonial response was one of preparation and resistance.

Patriots in the region swiftly organized local militias, collecting weapons and preparing to face the advancing British forces. Riders such as Paul Revere spread the word, warning communities of the looming danger. This mobilization demonstrated the colonists' resolve to defend their rights and liberties, culminating in the clash at Lexington and Concord, where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired, signifying a major escalation in hostilities.