Who is often credited with the phrase “The British are coming”?
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- Paul Revere
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What did the British troops intend to do with the supplies in Concord?
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- Destroy them
How did the British soldier’s discipline compare to that of the colonial militia?
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- British soldiers were more disciplined
What did the outcome of Lexington and Concord demonstrate about the colonies?
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- They could successfully resist British forces
Which notable future President was involved in the events at Concord?
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- John Quincy Adams
What tactic did colonial forces use to ambush British troops during their retreat?
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- Stealth and surprise
What was the role of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress in the lead-up to the battles?
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- They organized colonial resistance
Which famous phrase is associated with the American Revolution stemming from the battles?
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- The shot heard ''round the world"
What was a major consequence of the battles at Lexington and Concord?
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- The formation of the Continental Army
What did the colonists primarily seek to protect at Concord?
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- Their military supplies
What was the overall impact of the Battle of Bunker Hill on British colonial policy?
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- It led to harsher measures
What was the final outcome for the Confederate Army after Gettysburg?
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- They retreated back to Virginia
What was a major consequence of the Union victory at Gettysburg?
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- Diminished Confederate ability to wage offensive campaigns
Which Union officer was known for his defense of Little Round Top?
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- Joshua Chamberlain
What was the primary goal of Pickett’s Charge?
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- To break through the center of the Union line
How did the battle influence Northern public opinion?
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- It galvanized support for the Union cause
What was the significance of Cemetery Ridge?
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- It was the main Union defensive line
Which of the following was a primary tactic used by the Union Army?
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- Defensive positioning
What happened on the first day of battle?
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- A Confederate push that took control of Gettysburg
What was the role of cavalry in the battle?
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- Logistics and reconnaissance