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What role did communication play in the battle?
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- It was often chaotic and led to confusion
What did the colonial militia do after the British troops began their retreat?
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- They chased after them
What was the British plan after the engagement at Concord?
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- To return to Boston
What role did women play during the battles of Lexington and Concord?
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- They provided supplies and care for the wounded
Which document formally declared the colonies’ grievances against Britain after the battles?
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- The Olive Branch Petition
What was the result of the fighting in the countryside as British troops retreated?
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- They faced ambushes from colonists
What did the British troops find when they reached the North Bridge in Concord?
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- American militia ready to fight
What was the outcome of the skirmish at Concord?
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- American victory
What type of weapons were primarily used by colonial forces?
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- Muskets
Which American figure was known for his role in the initial conflict at Lexington?
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- John Parker
What was the role of Minutemen during the battles?
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- Trained militia ready for quick response
What was the total number of British casualties at Lexington and Concord?
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- 73 dead, 174 wounded
What strategy did American militia use during the battles?
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- Guerrilla warfare
Who commanded the American forces at Concord?
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- John Parker
What was the significance of the “shot heard round the world”?
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- It was the first shot fired in the war
How many British troops were estimated to have marched to Concord?
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- About 700
What was the outcome of the initial skirmish at Lexington?
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- A clear victory for the British
What signal was used to indicate that the British were coming?
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- A lantern in the Old North Church
Who famously warned the colonists about the British march?
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- Paul Revere
What was the main objective of the British troops during the march to Concord?
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- To seize military supplies